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Hello Purvis · « **Reply #30 on:** November 21, 2010, 02:32:12 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 02:24:06 AM

> "Find a good answer to the question for you."

>"Oh," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #31 on:** November 21, 2010, 02:49:13 AM »

> "Yeah. In fact, I think we could try a little bit right now. Of course, if I ask something that you're uncomfortable answering, just say so, and I'll drop it, okay?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #32 on:** November 21, 2010, 03:29:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 02:49:13 AM

> "Yeah. In fact, I think we could try a little bit right now. Of course, if I ask something that you're uncomfortable answering, just say so, and I'll drop it, okay?"

>"Sure, I guess," says Tenshi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #33 on:** November 21, 2010, 03:32:03 AM »

> "All right."
> "What is it you enjoy doing more than anything else?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #34 on:** November 21, 2010, 03:54:32 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 03:32:03 AM

> "All right."
> "What is it you enjoy doing more than anything else?"

>"Have fun, I guess," says Tenshi. She shrugs. "I like what most people do, winning things, talking with people, you know. Fun stuff."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #35 on:** November 21, 2010, 04:03:05 AM »

> Nod.
> "That makes sense, yes. I can definitely see those in you. Is there any specific activity you derive fun from? Something more specific than socializing or general competition. Like how I have The Dance, Alice has her doll-making, Aya has...well, you know."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #36 on:** November 21, 2010, 04:14:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 04:03:05 AM

> Nod.
> "That makes sense, yes. I can definitely see those in you. Is there any specific activity you derive fun from? Something more specific than socializing or general competition. Like how I have The Dance, Alice has her doll-making, Aya has...well, you know."

>"I guess I don't have one any one thing," says Tenshi. "I guess I like pulling pranks on people a lot."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #37 on:** November 21, 2010, 04:53:48 AM »

> "That works. Do you think you could quantify what it is about a successful prank that makes it so satisfying?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #38 on:** November 21, 2010, 04:59:00 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 04:53:48 AM

> "That works. Do you think you could quantify what it is about a successful prank that makes it so satisfying?"

>She shrug. "I dunno. Knowing you got someone? It's just fun."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #39 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:05:47 AM »

> "Sorry. I understand this can be a little hard. It's not something many people think about too much. One just likes the things they like, as far as one is concerned, right?"
> "Let me try one more question. Is a successful prank made better if the person reacts negatively, or is it better if they laugh along with you? Or does it not matter?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #40 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:13:30 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 05:05:47 AM

> "Sorry. I understand this can be a little hard. It's not something many people think about too much. One just likes the things they like, as far as one is concerned, right?"
> "Let me try one more question. Is a successful prank made better if the person reacts negatively, or is it better if they laugh along with you? Or does it not matter?"

>She shrugs. "I dunno, probably if they didn't like it, because it means you got them better, right?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #41 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:18:04 AM »

> "So it is similar to the thrill of victory, as you mentioned earlier. The knowledge that you have established dominance in a given situation, that you are better than your opponent. Does that sound accurate to you?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #42 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:24:49 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 05:18:04 AM

> "So it is similar to the thrill of victory, as you mentioned earlier. The knowledge that you have established dominance in a given situation, that you are better than your opponent. Does that sound accurate to you?"

>"I dunno, maybe?" says Tenshi. "What're you asking me for?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #43 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:28:20 AM »

> "Why you specifically? Because they're your feelings. No one would know them better than you."
> "Why ask it at all? Well, I explained that earlier."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #44 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:39:19 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 05:28:20 AM

> "Why you specifically? Because they're your feelings. No one would know them better than you."
> "Why ask it at all? Well, I explained that earlier."

>"I suppose," says Tenshi. She shrugs. "I don't care about all that stuff you're asking, though. I just try to do what I want."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #45 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:45:09 AM »

> Nod.
> "I understand. And, really, it's not something you should care about too often, if ever. The important thing to you is that you like what you do, as it should be. I was merely curious as to why you want the things you want, and I believe I have found that answer."
> "I think this has been pretty productive, actually. I'm willing to set it aside and return to it later, since it is, admittedly, a difficult exercise."
> "There is one other different thing I am curious about, however. Now, what I am curious about, I do not intend with any ill will, okay? And like I said before, if you don't want to answer, just tell me to stuff it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #46 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:50:44 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 05:45:09 AM

> Nod.
> "I understand. And, really, it's not something you should care about too often, if ever. The important thing to you is that you like what you do, as it should be. I was merely curious as to why you want the things you want, and I believe I have found that answer."
> "I think this has been pretty productive, actually. I'm willing to set it aside and return to it later, since it is, admittedly, a difficult exercise."
> "There is one other different thing I am curious about, however. Now, what I am curious about, I do not intend with any ill will, okay? And like I said before, if you don't want to answer, just tell me to stuff it."

>"Yeah, just ask already," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #47 on:** November 21, 2010, 05:52:22 AM »

> "Do you get uncomfortable when I try to get closer to you?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #48 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:03:52 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 05:52:22 AM

> "Do you get uncomfortable when I try to get closer to you?"

>"Kinda," says Tenshi. "You're too tall and take up too much space."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #49 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:08:29 AM »

> Angry face.
> "Height aside, you best not be saying I'm fat."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #50 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:14:13 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 06:08:29 AM

> Angry face.
> "Height aside, you best not be saying I'm fat."

>"And if I am?" says Tenshi, smirking.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #51 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:18:27 AM »

> How far apart are we?
> Is either of us ahead of the other?
> "Then we have a big problem on our hands."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #52 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:27:53 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 06:18:27 AM

> How far apart are we?
> Is either of us ahead of the other?
> "Then we have a big problem on our hands."

>There are a couple yards between you, you are both neck and neck.
>"Naw, just you," says Tenshi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #53 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:34:08 AM »

> Make our expression a little angrier.
> "Maybe I should start throwing my weight around, then!"
> Start moving toward Tenshi; not too slow so that it looks half-assed, but not too fast that she can't react before we're right on top of her.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #54 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:36:43 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 06:34:08 AM

> Make our expression a little angrier.
> "Maybe I should start throwing my weight around, then!"
> Start moving toward Tenshi; not too slow so that it looks half-assed, but not too fast that she can't react before we're right on top of her.

>You close in on her. She moves away, cackling.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #55 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:43:06 AM »

> Give chase! Be sure only match speed and not actually overtake her, though.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #56 on:** November 21, 2010, 06:55:09 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 06:43:06 AM

> Give chase! Be sure only match speed and not actually overtake her, though.

>You chase, matching her speed, while she continues to bank away, still cackling. "Too slow!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #57 on:** November 21, 2010, 07:00:21 AM »

> "Rrrrr!"
> Speed up juuust a little bit.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #58 on:** November 21, 2010, 07:02:15 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on November 21, 2010, 07:00:21 AM

> "Rrrrr!"
> Speed up juuust a little bit.

>You speed up just a little. She matches after a moment, still cackling, but you do close a half foot or so.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #59 on:** November 21, 2010, 07:06:54 AM »

> Keep gradually increasing speed.