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Tweak says, "i may have farted"

the vision (revisioned) wrote in valarnet,
@ 2015-07-09 22:38:00

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guinevere pendragon, midna, vision

I have visited the beach at night. The results are thus: people are extremely receptive to strangers if they are accompanied by a handful of mates. I earned several dollars offering to create miniature sand castles for them in the dark, money of which I have since donated. Now, a collective mass has contributed to the less fortunate. I am not certain if this qualifies as 'doing something crazy,' but I thought my task accomplished as one couple threw sand at me, somewhat cruelly, and I recall the adjective used in lieu of other much more unnecessary expletives.

Are we truly living in a world where we must be leery of every suit-wearing lunatic on the beach?

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	twili 2015-07-09 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	Wait, hold up. Who wears a suit to the beach?? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:10 pm UTC (link)
	I thought it might qualify as part of the crazy requisite. I also do not own any pairs of shorts. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 03:14 pm UTC (link)
	You're right, it does. Though we've got to get you some shorts or something. I'll find those punks who threw sand at you and kick the crap out of them. But overall, you liked it? Had a good time? Built some castles? I'm impressed, Viz. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:20 pm UTC (link)
	Is it necessary? No need, my friend. I cannot fault them for preemptively attempting to defend themselves. It was enjoyable, the water was especially soothing. It is fortunate I thought to bring a change of clothes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 03:23 pm UTC (link)
	Well, for your comfort, maybe! Plus, suits can be expensive. You gotta save them for like, stuffy business meetings and to make the secretaries swoon. At least you enjoyed yourself, I'm glad. I might need to make a night beach trip myself soon here too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:26 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, yes. I have been very frugal with my suit purchases. They are only clothes, in the end. Do they often make secretaries swoon, suits? I am grateful for the suggestion. If the recent times have taught me anything at all, it is that I have gravely undervalued my time on this Earth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 03:30 pm UTC (link)
	True. If only we could all just go around naked. But secretaries do generally swoon over suits. There's something hot about the way a man looks in one. No problem, man. I've got more suggestions if you ever need them. And I guess that's true. You never know what could happen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:34 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, that is a thought I have often held. Clothes, however, do have their own appropriate purposes. Hm. I see. That is interesting. I think I will attempt to do something strange every week. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 03:36 pm UTC (link)
	You know, if we went around naked I'd be out of a job, so maybe it's not such a good idea. But speaking of swooning, you're a good-looking guy, you go on any dates lately? That's an awesome idea! Like, go to Disney and flush every toilet in the park. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:53 pm UTC (link)
	That is true. Many would be out of the job in the clothing business, too. Dates? No, I have not in some time. Would that be enjoyable? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 04:03 pm UTC (link)
	That's a shame. You'd probably know how to show someone a good time. Ladies, if that's your thing. Or dudes. Maybe?? Or do a Disney Food Tour. Have you ever been? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:06 pm UTC (link)
	You are very gracious in your open-mindedness. No, I am afraid not. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 04:13 pm UTC (link)
	It's the 21st century, people have to get with the times. Okay, we'll fix that too. But you might need some shorts. It's hot outside. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:18 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, I agree. Preferences in partners are inconsequential to keeping this earth spinning. My adventure next week will involve acquiring shorts in some peculiar fashion, then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 04:21 pm UTC (link)
	Exactly. See, you're smart, you know what's up. You could acquire shorts and pay in all pennies. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:27 pm UTC (link)
	I do my best. Ah! You are devious. A trip to the bank is in order. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	I am pretty devious. I'm an imp, apparently. ~~I look like a freak--~~ In a dream I had. So it makes sense. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:30 pm UTC (link)
	Are you? What sort of an imp? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	twili 2015-07-09 04:31 pm UTC (link)
	A cursed one. Because some asshole wanted to steal my kingdom, so he cursed everyone into taking the form of Shadow Beasts. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-10 05:44 am UTC (link)
	I see. People will go to such great lengths to take what is not theirs. I am sorry that it came to that in your dreams. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	herlullaby 2015-07-09 03:30 pm UTC (link)
	People tend to often react negatively when they see things out of their cultural norm. I believe in peace, but if I were in your shoes I would have flung sand back in their general direction. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:33 pm UTC (link)
	Indeed. I cannot fault them for swiftly jumping to the defensive. I am uncertain as to how I would react to someone approaching me the same way as I did many on the beach. Although, it does pose the question of what they hoped to accomplish in the long run with the sand. Nonetheless, I did not mind the affront. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	herlullaby 2015-07-09 03:53 pm UTC (link)
	They wanted to express their disdain, but opted to throw something that wouldn't get them a lawsuit is what I'm going to assume. Less harmless than a shoe, or a brick. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 03:59 pm UTC (link)
	That is a very logical course of action. Is it better to assume the worst of others and remain safe, or dare to hope for the best? I was pleased that the latter overshadowed the former. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	herlullaby 2015-07-09 04:04 pm UTC (link)
	Well, I think a certain degree of skepticism is healthy. Hope for the best, but expect that sometimes things will not go as you want them to go. People will either pleasantly surprise you or disappoint you. And I agree with that! Good on you for the donation, Vision. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:10 pm UTC (link)
	As always, your wisdom prevails. People all too often fear the fall that comes with disappointment or failure, which is a shame. One must bear the early stumbles in order to learn how to regain footing faster. The money, I think, was not mine to keep. I was happy to put it towards those who needed it more. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	herlullaby 2015-07-09 06:46 pm UTC (link)
	It would be a nice world if we could trust everyone, but unfortunately it wouldn't be a very realistic one. Quite the philanthropist, aren't you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-10 05:40 am UTC (link)
	No, it would not. Absolute peace is not the most ideal state. Why keep money I am not going to need to use? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	herlullaby 2015-07-11 12:09 am UTC (link)
	Now that just makes me question if you ever treat yourself or not. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-11 08:24 am UTC (link)
	There are other ways to treat yourself that do not require money. My visit to the beach was one such occasion. Do you have other suggestions? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	completelysane 2015-07-09 03:45 pm UTC (link)
	They threw sand at you because you were wearing a suit on the beach? Seriously? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:00 pm UTC (link)
	I believe they threw sand at me because I was asking to build a sandcastle for them as a suit-wearing stranger on the beach. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	completelysane 2015-07-09 04:11 pm UTC (link)
	That's kinda messed up, man, regardless if you were wearing a suit or not. Who doesn't like sand castles? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:20 pm UTC (link)
	Those were my thoughts, but I cannot fault them for fearing the unusual approach of a perfect stranger. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	completelysane 2015-07-09 04:26 pm UTC (link)
	Well, no, I guess you can't, but there are better ways of dealing with that fear than throwing sand at someone. Besides, its a beach! People build sandcastles on the beach all the time...maybe not at night...and maybe not in a suit, but still! That's no reason to throw sand at someone! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-09 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	Indeed. A round of shouting would have been preferable, but no harm came of it. It is not a very sporting reaction, no. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	completelysane 2015-07-09 05:29 pm UTC (link)
	Honestly, even shouting at you wouldn't have been appropriate. Simply walking away would have been better. A No Thank You would have at least been civil. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-10 05:43 am UTC (link)
	You are kinder in heart than the rare nervous beach. I do not dispute your sentiment, but I accept the circumstances for what they transpired to be. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	completelysane 2015-07-10 12:56 pm UTC (link)
	Right... Well, at least it was only one couple. It sounds as if the majority of people you came across were cool with you making them a sandcastle. Out of curiosity, what made you decide to build sandcastles on the beach at night in the first place? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-10 01:04 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, the good most certainly outweighed the bad. It was an entertaining evening. It was suggested to me that I do something crazy. The location provided was the beach, and the time, night. I reasoned sandcastles built at night a peculiar notion. It would seem I was correct in my hypothesis. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	completelysane 2015-07-10 01:19 pm UTC (link)
	Ok... This may sound like a real stupid question, but, why? Why do something "crazy"? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-10 01:22 pm UTC (link)
	It is not, in my opinion, a stupid question. I would not classify any question as stupid, as any inquiry made is done so in the pursuit of knowledge. That is the most intelligent thing a person can do. As for my motivation, my friend tells me it is occasionally good to change things up in your life. She is very wise. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	gracefulmaiden 2015-07-12 06:17 am UTC (link)
	Unfortunately it seems that we are living in that sort of world. I don't see how anyone could view someone offering to build them a sand castle as a threat. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-14 01:20 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. I lament not being able to assuage their concerns. An unfamiliar man in a suit speaking of sandcastles does not seem to be a threatening figure, and yet you add in the darkness and anyone can appear unseemly, I suppose. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gracefulmaiden 2015-07-19 04:32 am UTC (link)
	It sounds as though most people appreciated your offer though so perhaps there's still some hope. It does seem that way unfortunately. And now I find myself thinking about going to the beach to build sandcastles sometime soon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-20 02:31 pm UTC (link)
	There is always hope. I encourage you to do so. It was a most relaxing outing. I suggest bringing a change of clothes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gracefulmaiden 2015-07-25 04:11 am UTC (link)
	Sometimes it can be a little harder to find than others I think. I'll keep that in mind and probably dress a little more casually when I go. But then I think my formal wear might be a little more difficult to move easily on in the beach than yours. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	revisioned 2015-07-29 04:02 am UTC (link)
	That is what makes it so beautiful. It is a wise decision to dress comfortably. If your formal wear entails dresses, then I would be inclined to agree. (Reply to this) (Parent)