RUMOR HAS IT

[crittersheep]

WHO: YOU
WHERE: ?????
WHEN: NIGHT 77


It’s a normal day in the pasture. The sun’s shining, the birds are singing and oh great googly moogly you’re late for work! Where’s work? There’s work! Which is to say, wherever you were before, you find yourself sitting in a small meeting room with your flock. Through the glass windows you can see little imps running around before a ram-skulled one in a button up shirt, suspenders and slacks bursts into the office.

“Listen up! We’re runnin’ behind today, and the news has been TOO SLOW. Somethin’ about “CR month” or whatever- we need stories and we need ‘em now- the station’s goin’ live ASAP. Make somethin’ up, the stars need somethin’ to talk about! NOW GET TO IT!”

… And then the demon is gone, and your weed comes in, dressed similarly with a notepad. Welcome your editor, folks.

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Comments

[debug_mode]

Oh, I was just messing around. But, yeah... I guess I don't want you guys mad at me over something like that.

But, you're a voice actor? You've done visual novels? Are you serious?

[poisonista]

Was that all you focused on? I'm a supermodel and actor as well as a singer.


[ Sparkle ✨]

Why were you surprised about that? Surely I can't be the only one. Aides and Pegasus would know all about video games as well.

[debug_mode]

...I like video games. That's why my name is Your Name.

[poisonista]

You picked the default option to enter a player's name as your appellation here?

That's a new way to express a love for video games.

[debug_mode]

...Wow, you actually got it. I'm impressed.

[and she feels Seen so she'll just sorta duck in embarrassment.]

[poisonista]

[ He thought that was obvious... ]


I suppose that's your prerogative, but I can't imagine a name like that makes it easier for anyone to truly connect. Especially in a place where we've lost our true names.

[debug_mode]

I'm a weed, people don't try to connect with me.

That, and a lot of people get stuck in the pun. It helps identify people who are allergic to fun.

[poisonista]

I don't believe that to be true. I'm close to two weeds and I've never had a problem connecting with them.

[ Granted one of them is his underclassman. ]

[debug_mode]

Did you personally know them in your life before you came here?

[she's hip to that!]

[poisonista]

Only one, and we're far closer here than we were back home. The other I met here.

Which is to say, while I don't think you shouldn't be on your own if that's what you want, saying things like "others don't want to connect with you" is detrimental and accusatory towards others who may want to connect with you and are being pushed away.

[ He's unimpressed with that, tbh. Just feels hypocritical. ]

Though if you're doing things you call fun without consideration of what others see as "fun", you're certainly going to have a hard time making any connections.

[debug_mode]

...

[Now she just feels more Seen, and it hurts.]

Don't judge too quick. 'Your Name' as my name has a lot of personal meaning, to me. Beyond 'liking video games.'

But... the rest of what you're saying makes sense. There's a lot of history between weeds and sheep which should have become ancient history by now. History which I've been holding onto for far too long, as well.

I'm sorry. You're right, and, I do want to connect. If it's okay... can we do that, now?

[poisonista]

[ She's more open about this than he is, which does win a point- sadly he's tired from using so much magic, in the throes of depression due to personal developments here and not in the best place emotionally right now. ]

I don't know of your history with the others, and it's none of my business. But it will be if that history turns out to cause trouble for those involved with you in the present. Do bear that in mind, Miss. I'm not the one that needs an apology.

[ If she has people she has caused issues with, it's them who need it.

Her request makes him fold his arms, though. ]

Perhaps. I'd prefer to be on my own for now, after all that. You've been invited to dinner, I recall? I won't be able to make it as I've prior plans of my own with Bluebell and Daffodil, but I do hope you'll enjoy yourself. Leviathan is an excellent cook.

[debug_mode]

No. I do owe you one. I'm sorry for threatening to, and almost following through with, mucking up your story during the ritual. Like you said... for me, it would've been funny, but not something you all would've liked. I just feel guilty and embarrassed for my actions now. Especially after you went on to save my life. I guess I don't even have a real justification for being such a jerk either, which makes it worse. --I mean, Angel Devil being rude? About fruit? Kinda weak, right? Ahaha...

[she deserves that arm-fold, so she says nothing]

So... I'm sorry. I'm glad I didn't go through with it. And that your flock got the win. I'll... try to do better. Not just with Rose, but you sheep in general.

I understand. --Sorry to miss you. Maybe I'll see you around?