Nothing wrong with reading a history book. I like learning about the past myself.
Very funny.
But yes, some are enjoyable but I also like classical literature too.
Very funny.
But yes, some are enjoyable but I also like classical literature too.
I actually missed out on a lot of classics. Not going to college for liberal arts tends to do that. I would catch up while I'm here, but sadly the media library doesn't carry Dickens.
I should go, but thanks for the text-based chat, it was lovely. I'm sure I'll see you around, and if not I'll check in post-jump. Sound good?
I should go, but thanks for the text-based chat, it was lovely. I'm sure I'll see you around, and if not I'll check in post-jump. Sound good?
You're welcome, Josh. It was enjoyable I'll admit.
But yes, do contact me post jump if you don't run into me first. Just so I know you haven't disappeared.
Take care, yeah?
But yes, do contact me post jump if you don't run into me first. Just so I know you haven't disappeared.
Take care, yeah?
I didn't know that. I wonder why. I mean biting makes sense, there's the whole saliva thing, fluid transfer...but scratching? That's interesting, sort of changes the picture a bit, doesn't it?
[ She may not be a medical doctor or a biologist, but you pick up a few things assisting with alien autopsies. ]
Guess that makes sense, about it being different for other worlds. I suppose vampires are like that too, which is why what's food enough for some isn't for others. Sounds like you know a lot about this particular topic?
[ She may not be a medical doctor or a biologist, but you pick up a few things assisting with alien autopsies. ]
Guess that makes sense, about it being different for other worlds. I suppose vampires are like that too, which is why what's food enough for some isn't for others. Sounds like you know a lot about this particular topic?
[ Yeah, no, it doesn't really make sense. Which should've been his first clue that any kind of medical cure would be futile, but denial is a pretty strong drug.
There's an anxious pause while he looks for any kind of answer, a way to say it without really having to say it. He opens his mouth, stops, and one hand goes to his right shoulder in a restless motion before he realizes that out won't work - didn't leave a scar. ]
That's how I was - [ And now he looks like he'd be happy to be anywhere but here, but it's a bit late for that, so instead he just stops to clear his throat before continuing. ] I was - scratched.
There's an anxious pause while he looks for any kind of answer, a way to say it without really having to say it. He opens his mouth, stops, and one hand goes to his right shoulder in a restless motion before he realizes that out won't work - didn't leave a scar. ]
That's how I was - [ And now he looks like he'd be happy to be anywhere but here, but it's a bit late for that, so instead he just stops to clear his throat before continuing. ] I was - scratched.
[ the most upbeat anonymous voice you will ever hear. ] Good morning, this is Batgirl, looking for a Mr. Josh Levison.
Hopefully anonymity doesn't put you off. I'm willing to provide proof of my identity, if it bothers you. I just have a few questions — nothing too personal, of course, at least not for you.
Hopefully anonymity doesn't put you off. I'm willing to provide proof of my identity, if it bothers you. I just have a few questions — nothing too personal, of course, at least not for you.
[ Really, Tosh supposes she should have figured that one out a lot sooner, but despite what experience should dictate, she never has developed a very good instinct for distinguishing 'secretive and a bit awkward' from 'potentially not actually human'.
She makes an 'o' expression and looks at Josh with wide eyes for a moment, then bites her at her lower lip. ]
I don't know whether I'm supposed to say I'm sorry that it happened, or I'm sorry for making you feel so uncomfortable about telling me. I mean I am sorry for that second bit either way, but- is this one of those situations where I try to be supportive and sympathetic and then realize I've stepped in it when you tell me about how I'm being intolerant of the werewolf experience?
She makes an 'o' expression and looks at Josh with wide eyes for a moment, then bites her at her lower lip. ]
I don't know whether I'm supposed to say I'm sorry that it happened, or I'm sorry for making you feel so uncomfortable about telling me. I mean I am sorry for that second bit either way, but- is this one of those situations where I try to be supportive and sympathetic and then realize I've stepped in it when you tell me about how I'm being intolerant of the werewolf experience?
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2013-01-04 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Doing all right? Please say yes, things are awful enough around here already.
Unless you really aren't all right, then don't lie about it. That would entirely defeat the purpose of asking how you are. Especially if you're hurt and bleeding or anything, you should definitely tell me if that's the case.
Unless you really aren't all right, then don't lie about it. That would entirely defeat the purpose of asking how you are. Especially if you're hurt and bleeding or anything, you should definitely tell me if that's the case.
Actually if you're hurt and bleeding, please call someone in medbay first.
Oh, no, anonymous info-mining calls are my favorite, especially when they're from the Batfam.
So which Batgirl are you supposed to be? You know there's like a billion of them, right?
[ Hang on. ]
Wait, you're not serious, are you? Please tell me you're not serious.
So which Batgirl are you supposed to be? You know there's like a billion of them, right?
[ Hang on. ]
Wait, you're not serious, are you? Please tell me you're not serious.
[ She's rambling, but at least she's rolling with it. The last question earns a smile and a laugh, and it's genuine despite the edge of anxiety that still hasn't quite worn off. ]
Trust me, I'm the last person to defend a politically correct approach to the werewolf experience. It's crappy, and it's dangerous, and there's no such thing as take-backs when it comes to potentially eating people.
[ Actually, no, maybe he shouldn't joke about that - but he's not really joking, despite the mocking tone. There's a pause, and then, somewhat awkwardly: ] So I guess what I'm saying is - don't be too tolerant? Which probably sounds insane coming from me, but I mean that for everything. All of the monsters on this ship, not everyone takes them as seriously as they should.
Trust me, I'm the last person to defend a politically correct approach to the werewolf experience. It's crappy, and it's dangerous, and there's no such thing as take-backs when it comes to potentially eating people.
[ Actually, no, maybe he shouldn't joke about that - but he's not really joking, despite the mocking tone. There's a pause, and then, somewhat awkwardly: ] So I guess what I'm saying is - don't be too tolerant? Which probably sounds insane coming from me, but I mean that for everything. All of the monsters on this ship, not everyone takes them as seriously as they should.
Your concern is both touching and very specific. But I'm fine, not even bleeding or anything.
How are you doing? And awful in the general definition of awful, or is there some king of new and exciting awful today?
p.s. Let me know if you want me to make a coffee run for comms. Unless you've already had 80 cups today, which I suspect may be the case. I feel like 80 is a good cut-off point.
How are you doing? And awful in the general definition of awful, or is there some king of new and exciting awful today?
p.s. Let me know if you want me to make a coffee run for comms. Unless you've already had 80 cups today, which I suspect may be the case. I feel like 80 is a good cut-off point.
First, that's classified. Second, yes, yes I do. Third, I am serious, hence the offer to prove myself. [ this is really amusing. ]
It's nice to meet you, Josh.
Anyway, as far as proving myself goes, I'm wearing a bat-suit, so if switching to video would help, we can do that. I have batarangs, bat-grapples, and other bat-crap — all fully-functional.
Also, Batman. Batman's here, too, but he's kind of the bad cop to my good one, so involving him probably won't lead to sunshine and rainbows for you. I'm sure you know how he is.
It's nice to meet you, Josh.
Anyway, as far as proving myself goes, I'm wearing a bat-suit, so if switching to video would help, we can do that. I have batarangs, bat-grapples, and other bat-crap — all fully-functional.
Also, Batman. Batman's here, too, but he's kind of the bad cop to my good one, so involving him probably won't lead to sunshine and rainbows for you. I'm sure you know how he is.
No offense, but anyone could wear a bat-suit and call themselves a Batgirl. Well, almost anyone.
And while I would like to say I don't believe you on the Batman thing either, I have actually noticed some of those strange bat noises on the network, so - let me instead just say that threatening someone with Batman is not actually the best way to start negotiations.
But say I theoretically went with your crazy story, what exactly do you want to ask me?
And while I would like to say I don't believe you on the Batman thing either, I have actually noticed some of those strange bat noises on the network, so - let me instead just say that threatening someone with Batman is not actually the best way to start negotiations.
But say I theoretically went with your crazy story, what exactly do you want to ask me?
I have a very specific fear of people lying about bleeding to death.
Same old awful as yesterday. Too many people not waking up, network's still down, and I can't bloody figure out why either is happening.
I've no idea how much coffee I've had today. I'm not sure actually what day it is. That isn't too much, is it?
Same old awful as yesterday. Too many people not waking up, network's still down, and I can't bloody figure out why either is happening.
I've no idea how much coffee I've had today. I'm not sure actually what day it is. That isn't too much, is it?
[ Rambling is what Tosh does when she's unsure of herself -- it's something people get used to, after they've known her long enough. Ask about physics or computers and she'll sound like a textbook, but talk about people and unfamiliar situations and things she isn't sure she understands, and it's all fits and starts and sudden bursts of words. ]
Well, then I really am sorry. But at least you haven't any alien bugs nesting in you? [ That really is meant to be comforting. ]
I guess I've been afraid that my experiences with aliens might color how I treat people here. Maybe I've been erring too much on the side of accepting things at face value. Where I come from it's just a little easier to know who's on your side and who's not. Usually because the ones who aren't are trying to kill you. I always go armed, if that, um. Makes you feel any better?
Well, then I really am sorry. But at least you haven't any alien bugs nesting in you? [ That really is meant to be comforting. ]
I guess I've been afraid that my experiences with aliens might color how I treat people here. Maybe I've been erring too much on the side of accepting things at face value. Where I come from it's just a little easier to know who's on your side and who's not. Usually because the ones who aren't are trying to kill you. I always go armed, if that, um. Makes you feel any better?
For the record, I wasn't threatening you. I was honestly just letting you know that calling up Batman would be a bad idea. Since, y'know, he's himself.
But, anyway, mostly I want to ask you what you know about the Bat-family and company? I'm doing a little research on how many people know our secret identity and tactics and stuff thanks to fourth wall related shenanigans. Don't worry about spoilers or anything, by the way. I can handle it.
But, anyway, mostly I want to ask you what you know about the Bat-family and company? I'm doing a little research on how many people know our secret identity and tactics and stuff thanks to fourth wall related shenanigans. Don't worry about spoilers or anything, by the way. I can handle it.
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Fairly sure "don't know what day it is" qualifies as too much. Would you be opposed to some relaxing chamomile tea?
But don't worry, worked in a hospital, I know what to do in the event of an emergency. I'll probably page the entire SEC and MED teams if I stub my big toe.
[ It doesn't really need to be said that she's taking too much on herself, so distraction's the alternative. ]
But don't worry, worked in a hospital, I know what to do in the event of an emergency. I'll probably page the entire SEC and MED teams if I stub my big toe.
[ It doesn't really need to be said that she's taking too much on herself, so distraction's the alternative. ]
Well, I definitely know enough to not harass Batman in an enclosed spaceship with or without your friendly heads-up, but thanks anyway.
[ although... ]
And I can't even pretend this is remotely related to the intended purpose of this conversation, but - does he do the voice?
[ although... ]
And I can't even pretend this is remotely related to the intended purpose of this conversation, but - does he do the voice?
At the risk of coming back to the "sounds insane coming from me" thing - yes? I mean, if I look like me, I'd appreciate you not shooting me, but if I ever - don't. Don't hold back on my account, alright?
[ This isn't the first time he's had the 'nuclear option' speech, and he means what he's saying. He'd rather that than wake up and find out he's hurt someone or worse. ]
... and I'm just going to tactfully not ask about the nesting aliens.
[ This isn't the first time he's had the 'nuclear option' speech, and he means what he's saying. He'd rather that than wake up and find out he's hurt someone or worse. ]
... and I'm just going to tactfully not ask about the nesting aliens.
So despite that you probably think you got away scott clean, you might want to know I'm going to ask you what camping stands in for.
[No, John didn't break in. He's just being a creep.]
[No, John didn't break in. He's just being a creep.]
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