what does "relax" mean?

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[If there's one thing Espio's been having a great deal of trouble doing lately, it's relaxing. But he's finally clued into the fact he needs to stop overworking and overstressing himself over everything... somehow.

Apparently, that somehow is by... more work. In this case, probably annoying people in the Quad by trying desperately to recall how the hell to play a guitar. He's sure he knew how to do this before coming to Garden!

...in fairness, it doesn't sound quite as bad as Espio thinks it is, but he's starting to get a bit frustrated. He's had to haul a book out here with him to remind himself of the basics.

So, he's concentrating very hard on... chilling out. Typical.]

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[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

You couldn't learn to play a guitar before embarrassing yourself in public?

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

I got rusty.

[]

Besides, if it annoys you, I don't care.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

You should care. [There's a smirk because Seifer knows he's going to flaunt his authority here.]

It's called disruption of the peace and you're likely to find yourself face to face with the Disciplinary Committee.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

And that is called "abusing your meaningless, self-appointed position." Bite me.

[]

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's not abusing my position. I'm doing this in the interest of the Garden and cadets.

I think the term should rather be, bite me instead.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

Riiight. Because clearly, other people care. []

But still, I'm sure the Garden faculty would be pleased to hear you're obstructing a cadet's learning process.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

[Seifer notices the glance as well. There's far from anyone around, but nevertheless. In his mind, it's preventing any incident from occurring.]

I'm sure the Garden would be pleased to know you're talking back to a superior. There are plenty of other places to go "learn" a useless trade.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[]

Superior? Yeah, right. Far as I care, you're just the head of a school club, Almasy.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

And still a superior. [There's a scowl because it's clear he's not being taken seriously.]

It's a committee you should be aware of. After all, the Headmaster pays particular attention to those who frequently end up in trouble with us.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

Club, committee, same thing. I could go ahead and form the Justice Committee if I wanted to, for the sake of putting you in your place - you obviously need it.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

A justice committee for what? Demanding equality in a situation that is equal? Learn the rules of the Garden before you cry foul.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

To make you realise the rules apply to you, too, for example? And to stop you making up rules on the spot just to suit your needs and opinions.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

[Seifer's just taunting you now.]

Maybe you should read the rules before spreading accusations like that? I'm sure Commander Leonhart would love to hear of your rumor mongering.

If the rules didn't apply to me, now I wouldn't be here educating you, would I?

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

If you're like this with everyone, I get the distinct impression he wouldn't care.

[]

I'm perfectly familiar with Garden rules. There's nothing in there about "disturbing the peace", and last time I looked "learning to play an instrument" wasn't considered a criminal offense.

Now get lost.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

[Oh keep going why don't you Seifer.]

Pretty sure he cares about someone trying to start a fight. Which you certainly seem to be doing right now.

Clearly you should sign up for a remedial class then if you can't comprehend the rules. Harassment is in the handbook. Interpretation of the rules however, is up to me.

Pay attention to the rules and I'll get lost.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[]

Harassment? Trying to start a fight? What a hypocrite! I was minding my own business, thanks - you're the one who stomped over and started bugging me for no good reason!

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

[Laugh away Espio. We'll see who has the last laugh.]

Minding your own business involves being respectful towards the Garden. It's my job to make sure that's enforced. Are you just dumb or do I have to repeat it a third time?

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

I'm respecting it just fine. You can't expect me to confine my interests to my bedroom, can you? It's not like it needs to be private. Besides, the music-types hang out here - they might have a few pointers.

[]

Besides, my sense of humour's all worn out, I don't think I can take any more.

[lovesthehero.livejournal.com]

Is there a problem here?

[Deedlit approaches from nearby, her lute slung carefully over her back.

At the out of tune chord her ears twitch slightly because that sounds pretty awful.]

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[]

Not really. Head of the disciplinary committee just thinks that my learning is against the rules.

[]

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

[Of course there'd be an Instructor interfering.]

There's nothing going on, Instructor. [His bitterness is obvious.]

Just a reminder of the Garden rules and enforcement of them.

[lovesthehero.livejournal.com]

[Stupid elves with their sensitive ears and picky music habits, huh?]

I don't think we've actually met. You must be the head of the disciplinary committee?

[Espio's sarcasm might have passed by Deedlit's radar, but bitterness is something she can understand easily enough.

She spares a glance for Espio, clearly amused.]

What rules need to be enforced in this situation? I don't think the noise he was making was quite awful enough for most to call it disturbing the peace.

[That's right. Elves and their stupid hearing.]

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

He also thinks I'm harassing him and trying to start a fight. Didn't think he was so delicate, myself.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

Of course. Guessin' you're another Instructor given your need to interfere.

Noise is noise, no matter how awful it is. [He scowls at Espio, good job sucking up there.] I'm interfering on behalf of the not so musically inclined. Is it so hard for you to understand that silence needs to persist?

[lovesthehero.livejournal.com]

I often come down to the courtyard to enjoy the sunshine and think while playing some music.

[She maneuvers her lute so that it's cradled in front of her and artfully picks a few strings, the opening chords to a song she'd heard once on a mission Eyes on me as an example.]

So then, does that mean I am also in violation of the rules?

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Very, very tempted to just throw something at him. That is, until Damian realizes the guy's got a book with him too. He merely instead settles for a lineface expression as he makes his way over.]

Did you play before you came here?

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[]

I did, but there's not much time to practice when you're busy saving the day at least twice per day.

Then I got here and... I got rusty.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't that technically mean that you'll have more time to practice? [can't help smirking a little as he plops down]

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

Didn't occur to me to try, with classes and everything. Besides, how about you try practicing without a guitar! [] This one belongs to Garden.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[eyebrow raise] You were the one riding the conclusion train. 'Sides, I've actually heard worse.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

You say that like it's supposed to be surprising. []

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

I mean... we're at a military school, so I guess not knowing peacetime things would be surprising. [nope, didn't get what Espio meant]

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

And you missed the point.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

... I did?

[eggplantallergy]

[The HUMANITY! That poor guitar! Gakupo can't stand for an instrument to be assaulted like that, but, thankfully, he knows tact. He shall use it now.]

That's...not bad. [Goodness, he's a terrible liar to boot.]

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[]

I'm practicing. You can't expect it to sound good at this stage.

[eggplantallergy]

Y-Yes, well... [Clears throat. If that glare could slice, he's sure he would be!] You do sound as if you've played a lot before.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

[]

Not on a frequent basis. Too busy.

[eggplantallergy]

[A step up from a glare.]

You don't look so busy right now. Maybe you should use this free time each week to get back in tune. Pardon the pun.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

I am in tune. [] I'm just not playing music yet.

I don't often spare myself time. I'm more of a fighter, I'll usually be training at this point.

[eggplantallergy]

More in tune. There's nothing wrong with making time for some enjoyment.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

Depends on what comes up.

[eggplantallergy]

True enough.

I'm Gakupo, by the way. I've seen you around, but never got a chance to meet you.