The spirit of conversation tells him that he shouldn't say he's like that with everyone. Regardless if that is true or not, that's not a way to make a conversation - that's a way to have an argument. That's not conversing. He's confused by his ability, but the sensations that it gives him feel right. ]
[ That's an ending statement and unhelpful, says the power of conversation. ]
I talk to people that seem like they need help, but I don't talk much to people. [ A beat. ] But now I have this ability that'll make it so I can talk to people.
I think it's working all right? Do you think it is?
I don't know, [ he admits. He finds something is making him put off, but he can't pinpoint the reason (the T pose??). And regardless, even if Henry does or doesn't talk to him: ] But I already knew you don't talk to me before I texted you, so nothing's changed.
[ It's that simple! ]
I guess I-- can help you try out your power. [ ... ] Are you sure it's a power...?
[ It's not, like... a gas leak in his apartment? ]
I hope you don't think that meant I didn't care about you.
[ Oh! That's a good statement and one he wanted to make. 'Cause he does care! A lot! He also just ends up staring at walls for days on end, but he probably shouldn't bring that up to anyone, really. ]
I think it's a power! [ A cheery response. Oh, he sounds cheerful, he should smile. He does - it's faint and only slight movement to his face. Good job! ] It's certainly not something I was able to do before.
[ Wow. Maybe it is a power, even though Gorgug watches Henry, and he isn't sure what to make of it. Has Henry never been like this? Does he recall? He seemed lost to Gorgug, but he also met him in his earlier days, and-- Gorgug can't say. It's hard to figure out... Henry continues to be an enigma.
But it is nice to hear someone say they care about you. Even if Gorgug looks unsure after the fact, it's not about that. But, he does nod. ]
Okay. [ Now Gorgug is the one to stand there, trying to recall... ] Did you say-- I think we talked about you being a photographer?
I honestly don't remember much about my life, but I do think I was a photographer. [ Henry blinks. He supposes that's the best way to put it. Otherwise, it'd be kind of dishonest to say anything else. ] And we killed a book together when we first met.
It really left an impression on me. It made me think that you're capable and you'll do what you can to make sure other people are safe, too. [ Wow. He's so proud of his words! If he spoke before, he's sure he'd say something that gave this impression but isn't sure if he'd be able to say it fully. ]
Yeah, it is. I feel like it's not as advanced as this is, though.
[ But he nods along, agreeing. ]
No. I've only worked with photography, but shooting some videos -- I haven't thought of that. I've only taken pictures for Aurora to see, but maybe she'd like videos, too.
[ When they were on that world where they were being recorded, he wasn't sure how he should act. But he also didn't really like it that much. But that's also it's own thing! ]
Still, the Gorgug I have met and talked to is one I like a lot...
[ Should he say that? Is that too mean? Too honest? But Gorgug can't help it, these compliments are making him feel weird!! At least they're coming upon the store, which might be a quick save for Gorgug as he points over at the "B&H" logo in big red letters, stating, ] Look, it's the store! Cameras! There's cameras!
[ And he's huuurrrrying over to get on in. He's not trying to get away from this scarier Henry, nooooo. ]
[ Henry takes the statement as it says on the tin. He's probably just saying too many compliments because he is just happy to be with the people he considers acquaintances. But he gets it probably seems very weird for someone who had one or two conversations to suddenly have so many positive things to say.
I really should try to talk to the people more. He thinks this sincerely. ]
There are. Oh -- it indicates they might be able to take pictures and video. That's handy.
[ Time to follow after and enter the store. Hooray! Friendship!! ]
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Date: 2025-07-21 04:25 am (UTC)Oh, no -- I think the way I'm asking this question is odd.
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Date: 2025-07-21 07:32 pm (UTC)... ]
Do I answer?
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Date: 2025-07-22 02:20 am (UTC)It's awkward and ill-timed. ]
Please. I do want to know.
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Date: 2025-07-23 04:48 am (UTC)Why do you want to know?
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Date: 2025-07-23 05:04 am (UTC)[ Hm. ]
I wanted to know how to be a better friend to you.
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Date: 2025-07-23 05:05 am (UTC)[ Just...processing this...
And finally, a point: ]
You never talk to me. You only talk to me if I reach out first.
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Date: 2025-07-23 05:23 am (UTC)[ Time freezes yet again.
The spirit of conversation tells him that he shouldn't say he's like that with everyone. Regardless if that is true or not, that's not a way to make a conversation - that's a way to have an argument. That's not conversing. He's confused by his ability, but the sensations that it gives him feel right. ]
Time in.
[ And he nods. ]
You're right. I should try to reach out more.
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Date: 2025-07-24 05:55 pm (UTC)He might not be privy, and time might be the same for Gorgug, but he still feels thrown off as he asks: ]
Do you talk with anyone?
[ Is Henry even the kind of guy... ]
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Date: 2025-07-25 01:15 am (UTC)No, not really.
[ That's an ending statement and unhelpful, says the power of conversation. ]
I talk to people that seem like they need help, but I don't talk much to people. [ A beat. ] But now I have this ability that'll make it so I can talk to people.
I think it's working all right? Do you think it is?
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Date: 2025-07-26 04:45 pm (UTC)[ It's that simple! ]
I guess I-- can help you try out your power. [ ... ] Are you sure it's a power...?
[ It's not, like... a gas leak in his apartment? ]
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Date: 2025-07-27 01:52 am (UTC)[ Oh! That's a good statement and one he wanted to make. 'Cause he does care! A lot! He also just ends up staring at walls for days on end, but he probably shouldn't bring that up to anyone, really. ]
I think it's a power! [ A cheery response. Oh, he sounds cheerful, he should smile. He does - it's faint and only slight movement to his face. Good job! ] It's certainly not something I was able to do before.
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Date: 2025-07-27 05:24 pm (UTC)But it is nice to hear someone say they care about you. Even if Gorgug looks unsure after the fact, it's not about that. But, he does nod. ]
Okay. [ Now Gorgug is the one to stand there, trying to recall... ] Did you say-- I think we talked about you being a photographer?
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Date: 2025-07-27 10:56 pm (UTC)[ He gives a small nod. ]
I honestly don't remember much about my life, but I do think I was a photographer. [ Henry blinks. He supposes that's the best way to put it. Otherwise, it'd be kind of dishonest to say anything else. ] And we killed a book together when we first met.
It really left an impression on me. It made me think that you're capable and you'll do what you can to make sure other people are safe, too. [ Wow. He's so proud of his words! If he spoke before, he's sure he'd say something that gave this impression but isn't sure if he'd be able to say it fully. ]
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Date: 2025-07-28 05:00 pm (UTC)I was thinking about going to a camera shop? A shop with cameras? I want to-- I want to get some, that look good--
[ Look at Gorgug just completely blow by that compliment(???) that Henry gave him, anyway, back on topic, Henry! ]
I can buy you one too, if you want to get back into it. [ ?
Does he? Who knows... ]
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Date: 2025-07-28 09:14 pm (UTC)I would love to return to photography.
[ He has a small camera that he got from Etraya but having a better one would be quite thrilling and nice. ]
I could try to help you with choosing a good camera. [ A beat. ] But I think my knowledge might be a little dated. [ Unfortunately!! ]
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Date: 2025-07-31 05:48 pm (UTC)[ He wants to take some cameras apart and see what it's like!!
...but also: ] Have you worked with video, too?
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Date: 2025-08-01 12:15 am (UTC)[ But he nods along, agreeing. ]
No. I've only worked with photography, but shooting some videos -- I haven't thought of that. I've only taken pictures for Aurora to see, but maybe she'd like videos, too.
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Date: 2025-08-02 02:03 pm (UTC)You can buy a video camera too. [ He's so nice!!! It's not like mentioning Aurora influenced his decision at all.
But Gorgug points, down towards the road. ] The store I found's this way. We just have to look for a "B" and "H". B... H...
[ Does that translate right, Gorgug wonders? Maybe repeating it helps... ]
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Date: 2025-08-02 11:58 pm (UTC)[ His head lifts up, feeling positive about this decision. ]
B ... H?
[ He is going to start looking up at the signs to see if he can find a store that looks like that, at least. ]
Let's get one... and would you like to be part of the video to Aurora?
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Date: 2025-08-04 04:28 pm (UTC)[ The biggest worry. The most important question. ]
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Date: 2025-08-06 05:07 am (UTC)[ And an awkward smile. ]
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Date: 2025-08-09 12:40 pm (UTC)[ Uhhh... wow.... being himself.... how would that look? How should he be himself?
... ]
...I'll try, [ he says eventually--after struggling with the idea, and with a tone that sounds not so sure. He knows how to be himself, right?
Right?? ]
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Date: 2025-08-11 03:09 pm (UTC)I also don't know how to be myself.
[ When they were on that world where they were being recorded, he wasn't sure how he should act. But he also didn't really like it that much. But that's also it's own thing! ]
Still, the Gorgug I have met and talked to is one I like a lot...
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Date: 2025-08-13 03:36 pm (UTC)I liked you when you gave me fewer compliments.
[ Should he say that? Is that too mean? Too honest? But Gorgug can't help it, these compliments are making him feel weird!! At least they're coming upon the store, which might be a quick save for Gorgug as he points over at the "B&H" logo in big red letters, stating, ] Look, it's the store! Cameras! There's cameras!
[ And he's huuurrrrying over to get on in. He's not trying to get away from this scarier Henry, nooooo. ]
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Date: 2025-08-14 01:07 am (UTC)[ Henry takes the statement as it says on the tin. He's probably just saying too many compliments because he is just happy to be with the people he considers acquaintances. But he gets it probably seems very weird for someone who had one or two conversations to suddenly have so many positive things to say.
I really should try to talk to the people more. He thinks this sincerely. ]
There are. Oh -- it indicates they might be able to take pictures and video. That's handy.
[ Time to follow after and enter the store. Hooray! Friendship!! ]
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