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[weenwoon]

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Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

It is one thing not to preen like a peacock but it is another to think yourself unremarkable in areas in which you shine.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

Where do I shine, then?

1/2

[temperedinpride]

Aside from your wit, intellect, academic achievements and the qualities that qualified you not only to a seat at the Convication, but to head our most important Bureau?

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

Let me see. How about your compassion? Your desire to understand? Your gentle nature? Your kindness? The love in your heart that seeks always to include more within it?

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

[WOW... GAY... He does look a little flustered at all that.]

...Goodness. You'll make me blush.

[He stares at his cup for a while, thinking.]

...Perhaps I do not see those things as particularly outstanding because I expect them of myself. They feel natural.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

Things can be natural to you while also being worth admiration and acknowledgement.

Such things may come naturally to our people in general and you specifically, but does that make them any less remarkable or worthy of admiration?

A rose may bloom every season, but it is never less beautiful or miraculous simply for doing what it is natural for it to do.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

[Swoon!]

Well, I am quite flattered. I can't say I will start seeing these things about myself as remarkable, but... Well, it is pleasant to know they are appreciated.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

[He sighs and reaches over to pat his hand.]

To me, it is ever a rose in bloom. Have more appreciation for yourself. And for your nature.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

[He chuckles mischievously, inclining his head to get the pats.]

Yes, Father.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

.... Not you as well?

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

What do you mean?

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

Oh nothing. I am just wondering when I became seen as so paternal.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

You do fuss over people a lot.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

Should I not?

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

Only if you want to stop getting called a parental figure, I suppose? But I don't know how long you'll be able to go without fussing.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

I can go without it. I just happen to enjoy doting on those I care for.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

Oh? I thought your corruption made it impossible not to fuss.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

[You little brat]

I do not have to show it.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

[:p]

Perhaps not directly, but I bet the smoothies section of your fridge will be as stocked as ever.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

It would be quite the disappointment to Ruby if it were not.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

Ruby being?

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

The one who started the tradition. You might ask Absinthe about her, they were quite close.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

Oh? That would be interesting indeed. I know all too little about the people who were here before.

Re: 349idk

[temperedinpride]

If you are interested of course. They have long since graduated. But it would have been a shame to let that tradition die. Ever was she invested in the unit's well-being, with admirable passion.

Re: 349idk

[weenwoon]

[Oh that reminds him]

I think Alexander once told me that I should ask some of the older Baritones members for a history lesson--to learn what things used to be like for your unit. That was after I scolded him for keeping quiet about just about everything with me.