contact part deux

[bouchonne]

if this were modern times byerly would probably make you listen to total eclipse of the heart before you were able to leave a message

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[bouchonne]

Indeed. And it's better to name someone what they are, rather than using euphemisms.

[altusimperius]

I suppose.

[He finds himself gazing into the middle distance as he considers it.]

...but tormentor doesn't feel right, either. That require mean so much more... involvement.

[He shrugs one shoulder, uncertainly.]

It's more like... a predator. You know she's nearby, and you can live your life, but if she's paying attention to you, it's already too late.

[bouchonne]

And you don't know whether or not she's full, or if she's hungry.

[altusimperius]

Yes.

[Now that they're talking about it, that's it exactly.]

[bouchonne]

[ An easy shrug. ]

Well, the best way to deal with such creatures is to keep them far away.

[altusimperius]

That's the goal.

[bouchonne]

[ Another shrug. Well, what else is there to say, then? ]

Anyway. I hope you don't die.

[altusimperius]

Oh, Byerly.

[A simpering smile cast his way,]

that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.