02 | @hearse

[wheft]

[ well, that's quite the mental update. while ishmael isn't reeling from the download's sappy effects, she is in the mood to yap and gossip -- which is typically unlike her at all. and so, while they're all still waiting for the download to finish, she's got this to ask on their shared network. ]

Looks like this is going to take a while. And I know that most of us here were haunted by certain dreams a while back, me included. It's something I've already gone through back home so I'm not too bothered with it now, but I'm going to go ahead and ask anyway.

What are some of your happier memories?

That's probably easier said than done, though. You don't even have to think too far back and just share whatever made you happy since coming here. It's corny, sure, but we could definitely need some cheering up after all that on top of this horribly hot weather.

Of course, if you're too shy to share them to everyone in the class, I get it. I know I am. You can just tell me privately if you trust me that much, or you don't have to say anything at all and just read or react to everyone's contributions instead. Also if anyone's gonna come here to say shit like "Oh I'm not gonna share anything :/" then do us all a favor and not waste our time. Thanks. 👍

[ ish is too embarrassed to share hers right now, if anyone's wondering 🧍‍♂️ of course, feel free to threadjack if needed. happy yapping!! ]

Comments

@hottie

[transmit]

Oh, this one's easy.
The day I realised how I was born to be a modern Adonis… and be gifted with as many talents as I have.

That's gotta be it.

[ bye ]

[wheft]

[ INCORRECT BUZZER ]

Try again.

[transmit]

Deciding what my happy memories are for me, now?

[wheft]

I guess, if you don't seem to be happy with any of your travels.

[ bro where are your stories............... ]

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Haha. Is that a look of judgement I'm feeling from across the room, Ishmael?

If that's what you wanted to hear from me, I'm happy to share them with you anytime.
That said, wouldn't you prefer to experience them yourself? A trip down memory lane doesn't have to be forced and unpleasant.

[wheft]

[ oh he's not just feeling it. she's actually staring at him dead-on with a completely flat look on her face. ]

You sure you still want to do those memory lane trips? Just because I said I'm used to those does not mean I'm eager to doing it all over again.

[ especially when she still has ptsd from it all lmao ]

But this isn't about me right now. We're talking about *your* experiences here.

[lovebombing]

[yeah bro you tell yourself that]

[transmit]

[ what is this supposed to mean hello ]

@duelwield

[coordination]

What talents would those be?

[ The rest sounds fake, or maybe Yzak just feels suddenly INTIMIDATED as someone who enjoys bragging about how cool he is himself. Not that he'd call himself a modern Adonis...

He's curious now, ok. Can this guy back up these claims. ]

[transmit]

[ …… sorry Yzak, he isn't on work mode at the moment, and the basis of his answer had been rooted in irreverence to begin with. Hence: ]

To name one: knowing at all times what my best angle would be for a camera, no matter the position. Obviously!
The secret? None of my angles are bad angles. 😉

[coordination]

That's not a talent.

[transmit]

By definition, isn't it?

Step one's having a nice face.
Step two's knowing how to use it to its full potential.

[coordination]

You need more than just a pretty face to get things done in life! And beauty's relative, anyway.

[ Bold words from someone who would probably lowkey have an 'oh no he's hot' moment if he saw this guy irl. ]

How about one that's going to be helpful for our upcoming battle?

@mr. viper

[penaltypoints]

[ This feels similar to the offer of a non-existent complimentary compass reading, and Yesod can't help but wonder whether it's an attempt to dodge participating properly. Or is Elysium serious...? ]

When did you make these discoveries?

[transmit]

[ …

Damn, why is every other person's brackets and dialogue calling him out like this. Also, why does Yesod keep taking him seriously!!!!!!

Ahem. This is nothing he can't handle. ]

When I first learned how to spread my metaphorical wings, I suppose.
Surprised it wasn't any earlier? I've always been a little shy, hehe.

[penaltypoints]

[ For someone who wants to get to know others, all of this about Elysium himself still strikes Yesod as oddly vague. ]

Is that so? Then these were recent developments?

That isn't necessarily surprising.

[transmit]

[ There is nothing of interest here, avert thine eyes… ]

Haha! What do you mean, 'not surprising'?
It's been well over a decade since then, c'mon bro.

[penaltypoints]

[ 👁️ ]

I only mean that I cannot claim to know you well. Consequently, I should refrain from making assumptions about your behavior or your circumstances based solely on my observations thus far.

@poker

[stonehearts]

Well! Such an honest and forthright answer! It really sets your response apart from all the humble expressions of joy

[transmit]

Right? I figured I'd shake things up a bit. Can't let humility have all the fun now.

[stonehearts]

Hm, now I'm trying to think of one that might match this energy!

@rabbit

[seaurchin]

Congratulations?

[transmit]

It's not so much of a congratulations if you add a question mark, my friend!

Or was it perhaps a slip of the hand?

[seaurchin]

It wasn't.

What talents would these be?

[transmit]

Ooh, harsh. I even gave you a convenient excuse to use and everything.

Anyway, let's see.

1. I'm handsome from every angle
2. I'm the life at parties
3. I'm called the Rey de los tests because I'm so good at taking them!

… but since another guy got on my case for not taking this seriously enough, I'm a communications and fieldwork specialist. So anything that would fall under that umbrella, yeah.