first leap of faith ~ action

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

[While walking around campus today, you may come across one particularly handsome and well dressed...

...puppet.

It will just be sitting there. Chilling. Should you look away and back, however, it will suddenly be gone... only to be found sitting somewhere else nearby.

There's no one else around, is there?

Those with a quick eye may catch sight of a dark blur as the puppet moves. If you stick around long enough, the owner might even speak with you. Right now he's just testing the waters.]

Comments

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

More likely than not. We share that selfsame penchant for showing up when least wanted.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Awesome.

[He had a habit of doing that too, really.]

How long have you been here?

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

A little over a week? Not very long compared to most people, but long enough to become acquainted with the routines and layout of this place.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

So long enough to be able to answer my questions, but not so long that I look like a complete newb in comparison. Good.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

I think you might want to reevaluate that statement in light of who you're speaking with. Likely you've forgotten the trademark Lalonde hypercompetitiveness.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Hey, nothin' to compete about here, sis.

Ain't like I want motherfuckers comin' to me for answers all the time.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Somehow I highly doubt that you're ever going to have that problem, no matter how long you reside here.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

What? Don't I look like the sort of guy you could just walk up and question?

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Not if you want to walk away with your dignity and wallet intact.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

So you're sayin' I'm around the same level as 'petty thug'?

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Strider, let's not be ridiculous. We both know you aren't tall enough to be classified as a thug.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Ouch. No faith. No faith at all.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

I'm steadfastly cynical about everything in my life. You can rely on that constancy in a twisted way if you'd like to.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

True. Got enough things to throw me the motherfuck off today without havin' to worry about you suddenly changin' on me.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Rest assured that I will never maintain an upbeat and positive attitude even for a nanosecond. If nothing else you may trust the doom and gloom I live to spread.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Not even for a nanosecond?

I feel sorry for whatever motherfucker you end up sleepin' with some day.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Don't waste the effort. True to my gothic horror roots I'll consume him whole before the night is out.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

So hardcore. How can I even compare?

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

It's best you don't even try, lest the price you pay for greatness is your own mind.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Oh shit, son. Look out.

Mystery chick remains a mystery, then.

Not that my thinkpan ain't already pretty fucked up as is.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately for the world at large an addled mind can always find a way to sink even lower. It's best not to tempt fate, especially for such an unattainable goal.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Good to know you're still modest.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

Humility is one of the many services I continue to offer to the world as a whole.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

And we should all be motherfuckin' grateful, I'm sure.

[bookshrew.livejournal.com]

It's not my place to dictate the feelings of others, although gratitude is always welcome in response to hard work.