second tragedy ; voice

[likethetragedy]

Weirdly shaped candy, dream broadcasts, and suddenly being ten years old for week; I'll this place one thing: it's never boring. Is there any point where this becomes normal? Maybe even boring?

[There's a long sigh.] I'd like to get rid of the candy too while I've got your attention. I don't have much of a sweet tooth.

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[rockstark]

I missed out on the candy. [he was ... AHEM ... "busy" for Valentine's Day, okay]

Is it any good?

[likethetragedy]

I've heard it is, but I haven't tasted it. I thought it might be rude to offer people candy I already started to eat.

[rockstark]

ABC chocolate? Yeah, I can see how that'd be a bad idea. So it wasn't like, Russell Stovers in a box shaped like a jellyfish or something?

[likethetragedy]

Normal box... just what's inside looks a little off. It's definitely not a jellyfish.

[rockstark]

I just got a really annoying twinge of dread. ... You think those are a regular thing around here? Because I can take something for it, but shots only go so far...

[likethetragedy]

Then you're regular with you I think. This is the first time I've seen you outside trouble.

[rockstark]

... That seems like a pretty normal ratio for back home, too. ... Okay, we're good, then.

What's it shaped like? Dare I ask?

[likethetragedy]

Human heart. I think I'm justified in being a little reluctant to open it up to see what's inside.

[rockstark]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah, that's more than just a little creepy. I don't suppose it's a little late to put a return to sender on that sucker...?

[likethetragedy]

I already found a taker so no. It crossed my mind a few times though.

[rockstark]

Well, I guess it takes all kinds. Even people who are enthusiastic about ... eating anatomically correct chocolate hearts. Which is - if I'm gonna be honest here, and nine times outta ten I usually am - pretty skeevy if you really sit and think about it.

Might want to make sure your taker isn't a zombie or something before meeting them in person. You'd look a lot less appealing minus the top of your head.

[likethetragedy]

I appreciate your concern, but I can handle myself. Besides, if I get in over my head I'll just call you. Pepper said something about you being in the hero business.

[There's a barely suppressed laugh here. The only superhero she knows is apparently a demon. No one actually believes exists in the circles she runs in.]

[rockstark]

Hero? Yeah, absolutely. Mostly because it's quicker to say than "privatized peacekeeper and professional ass-kicker".

... Didn't know you knew Pep.

[likethetragedy]

I'm a strong believer in sharing things on a need to know basis. Saying I know that about you would be a little weird without a source to back me up.