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tushanshu2017-08-02 04:51 pm
backwordscompatible) wrote in tushanshu2017-08-02 04:51 pm
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[Despite the fact that the temperature inside the Welcome Center was currently set to "inside a freezer in the arctic", Zatanna appeared on screen in a light tank top and sunglasses. Clearly feeling the spirit of the heatwave, even if her spirit boyfriend might not have been...]
It has been brought to my attention that I've been working too much and need to be more spontaneous.
So that's what I'm going to do.
Starting later this afternoon, I've decided to take a spontaneous vacation. Just for a couple days, of course--I'm not that irresponsible. Don't know exactly where I'm going, don't know what time this weekend I'll be back. But I wanted to at least give you all a heads up in case there was something you needed first. I'll have maps and the latest updated pamphlets on the counter. The doors to the main area will stay unlocked, and the Wards I have up will take care of the rest.
Otherwise, speak now, because I can't exactly lug the network console with me to the beach.
It has been brought to my attention that I've been working too much and need to be more spontaneous.
So that's what I'm going to do.
Starting later this afternoon, I've decided to take a spontaneous vacation. Just for a couple days, of course--I'm not that irresponsible. Don't know exactly where I'm going, don't know what time this weekend I'll be back. But I wanted to at least give you all a heads up in case there was something you needed first. I'll have maps and the latest updated pamphlets on the counter. The doors to the main area will stay unlocked, and the Wards I have up will take care of the rest.
Otherwise, speak now, because I can't exactly lug the network console with me to the beach.
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What if I rattled off a list of different ideas, and you tell me which ones sound like they have the most potential?
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...if you have the time and patience, I suppose it's worth a try.
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[Her vacation wasn't schedule for a few hours yet, and she was the one instigating anyway. Besides...she didn't need patience when it came to something that might be a little fun.]
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Very well. List away, then.
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How about knitting?
[No, really.]
It's not for me, but I know that robot over at Stark Industries was making sweaters for her friends some time back. I'm sure you could ask her about it.
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[Raine looks down at her hands, flexes her fingers contemplatively. She hasn't given much thought to textile arts.]
Perhaps that would be something useful to do.
[She's unsure, though. And, unconsciously, is falling into the trap of considering hobbies for utility.]
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No, you're right. That won't do.
What about...a board game? There's a few local ones I've had the chance to play before. They've been pretty fun.
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[If Raine's ever played one, it's in the mostly-obliterated part of her past. Her brows furrow.]
I'm not sure I see the point.
[...which isn't at all the point of a hobby.]
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The point is who you play with.
If it's a game like chess or checkers or one of the similar variations here, then you have to out-think your opponent. Then there are others where you have to work together to find the solution. And a couple other games which are just mindless fun as you race to the finish line through random chance and a lot of luck.
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[Raine takes a bit to think about that, grimacing faintly. She's not sure she likes it. It's a stretch. Perhaps that's why she should.]
That may be worth trying. I'm familiar with chess, at least. What would you recommend?
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I'm sure there are plenty of other people around her who play chess. Invite them over for a game. Or go to them. And then check out some of the markets in the wood sector. They're always coming up with some pretty cool things to sell. Most of it's handmade, too, but you can usually bargain them down to a decent price.
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May I inquire to you for other suggestion if that fails to do what it should?
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[Well, Zatanna was pretty sure they had something good going with the board games, but she supposed having a back up or two couldn't hurt. If Raine was open to the idea enough to ask for more, it would have been counterintuitive to turn her away now.]
Have you ever tried cooking? Or baking? I know Tony makes his own gelato. Maybe there's some recipes you'd like to try on your own.
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My room-mate refuses to allow me to cook.
[And for some reason, almost everyone who knows Raine has joined in that campaign.]
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...okay, then cooking is out.
What about writing? And by that, I mean something besides a text book or instruction manual or anything like that. A story.
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[...Zatanna's already foiled her thoughts about textbooks. Hm.]
Would a transcription of past events be acceptable?
[It's not... exactly... a textbook.]
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I guess. But only if they're entertaining.
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Entertaining, hm... I suppose I could manage that.
[She could write an entertaining story, couldn't she? It can't be that hard...]
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Glad to hear it.
If you need a proof-reader down the road, feel free to give me a call.
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If I do that, I'll let you know. It's fortunate we share a language.
[Translations, too, ought to be interesting.]
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Thank you, Zatanna. I'll talk to you later, I'm sure.