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[buildingcastles]

[Since the last network post went so well, Christian has decided to go to the next step. He might as well see just how far he can push things, right? Sure.]

Hey, guys.

[He even waves awkwardly with the device set up so he can use his hands.]

So, just a few things. First, what's the best way to go about inviting people to a company picnic? I've never really done anything... remotely company related, so any advice is welcome. And on that note, I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Gramarye Magic Research, uh, people, but I thought it might be helpful for all of us to say hello. To each other and everyone else, since researchers tend to close themselves into rooms and never get any good action, right?

Maybe we should try to make friends. Branch out some.

[Or he can sound ridiculous. That's always been a staple of his life anyway.]

How about one last one for the whole class: Have you ever seen a demon?

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[dothelokimotion]

That is not average. By any means.

[buildingcastles]

Actually, it seems kind of calm compared to some of the things people do here.

[dothelokimotion]

Not compared to your reality though. This place is an aberration.

[buildingcastles]

It's a weird place, yeah. I'm trying to fit in?

[Man, why you gotta judge him, bro?]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Because that's what he does. ]

Why? No one can fit in here. Everyone simply does whatever suits them best.

[buildingcastles]

Because that's what humans do. We try to fit in. It's not perfect, but we do the best that we can.

[ And he's still human. As much as he is anything. ]

It's lonely otherwise.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki snorts. ]

Then do what your human nature commands you to.

[buildingcastles]

I am. That's sort of what this is, isn't it?

Why don't you like humans?

[dothelokimotion]

Why would I? Is there a reason why I should?

[buildingcastles]

We're kind of fun? Sometimes, at least.

[dothelokimotion]

That's highly debatable.

[buildingcastles]

I'd be willing to debate it with you.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lip curls. ]

You're biased.

[buildingcastles]

Little bit. That's part of the fun.

[dothelokimotion]

Very well. Make your case.

[buildingcastles]

Well, we're full of surprises and always coming up with some new way to get into trouble. That's not boring.

You never know what you're going to get.

[dothelokimotion]

And yet those surprises are rarely pleasant. Humans are unpredictable, and thus, unreliable.

[buildingcastles]

Unpredictable, yes. But that just means you can rely on humans to get creative. It wouldn't be any fun if we were boring and routine all the time.

[Although Loki does have a point about pleasantness. Humans can be unpleasant.]

Some are bigger dicks than others. But we're okay.

[dothelokimotion]

Creativity can only go so far. And I find mortals to be severely limited by whatever ethos is current with the times.

[buildingcastles]

You're kind of a sourpuss. I mean, you're not wrong, but we're more than the sum of our parts. Not everyone is limited in the same ways.

[dothelokimotion]

[ "Sourpuss" ]

Oh, indubitably. But we're not arguing the case of humans against others, are we?

[buildingcastles]

I'm just saying you should give us the chance. Because some of us are more fun than others and you'll miss out if you ignore everyone equally.

[dothelokimotion]

Most likely, I'll spare myself future pain and agony if I ignore everyone altogether. Finding that one good human seems like an impossibility.

[buildingcastles]

You know, pain isn't always a bad thing. I mean, it's not something you want all the time, but it can be good for you sometimes, right?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki levels a flat look at him. ]

Are you now discussing the merits of pain?