harrow.

[enfangs]

Comments

[bonetiddies]

I've spent a little time on a planet that has oceans, but during that time remained cloistered indoors. I could only observe the oceans from windows.

[. . .]

Sharks? You've been out there?

[enfangs]

Well, I kind of get that. I've seen the ocean a bunch of times... but pretty much only ever at night.

[... a bit of defensiveness flares up, as if he's preemptively expecting criticism.]

Yeah. I, uh, don't recommend going out too far, if you feel like taking a dip in the water.

[bonetiddies]

[There's no judgment. It's smart to explore.]

I wouldn't - I can swim, but I'm not a strong enough swimmer for it to be a good idea. You are always exploring the things you aren't supposed to, aren't you?

[Amused.]

[enfangs]

... Well, not like it's gotten me killed yet, right?

[bonetiddies]

No, it hasn't. I doubt it will, so you may as well do it. There's no sense in half-measures.

[enfangs]

[there is just

continued surprise like he's wondering why he isn't being scolded yet]

... Yeah! I totally agree, glad you see it that way.

[bonetiddies]

You are so defensive. Do you truly think me such a scold?

[enfangs]

... A little...?

[an undercurrent of unease and doubt.]

[bonetiddies]

[A little offense!]

Well, I am not!

[enfangs]

[he holds up his hands, placating.]

All right, my bad, I believe you. Just hard to know what to expect from people, y'know?