[story] aya (working title) #3

External Since: Jul 31, 2006 Posts: 107

Neo wrote:
> emmel wrote:
>> On 2008-10-21, Neo <what.DeleteThis@thematrix.is> wrote:
>>> emmel wrote:
>>>> Thus Neo spoke:
>>>>
>>>>> emmel wrote:
>>>>>> Thus Neo spoke:
>>>>>>
>>>>> Let me add even more confusion by quoting a passage from one of my
>>>>> favourite Scott Adams books:
>>>>>
>>>>> ###
>>>>> Strategy 10: Boss Deletion
>>>>>
>>>>> For some voice-mail systems, you push the 3 key on your phone to
>>>>> delete
>>>>> a message. The same thing works for deleting live phone conversations
>>>>> with your boss. Next time your boss calls, press the 3 key. Your boss
>>>>> will hear an annoying beep and ask you what it was. Say you didn't
>>>>> hear
>>>>> anything, then do it again. Continue pressing the 3 key until your
>>>>> boss
>>>>> is too upset to continue the conversation.
>>>>> ###
>>>>>
>>>>> I think it is brilliant!
>>>> And *not* confusing.
>>> Except for that poor boss of his ;-D
>>
>> Merely annoying.
>
> According Scott Adams bosses are stupid and ignorant.
> And I believe him!
>
>>>>>> Does that make things clearer?
>>>>> I guess so. But you can leave it as it was too. Now I am curious about
>>>>> her dreams!! A girl like Aya would have some dreams with all the night
>>>>> time experiences she deals with! Especially with the state her pile of
>>>>> one cover is in when she wakes up.
>>>> Oh, I'm not sure she can remember any dreams, but she is a very
>>>> active(?) sleeper some times. Most of the time.
>>> I remember my dreams frequently. Then again, I usually don't set my
>>> alarm clock.
>>
>> Hm... Odd. I usually wake up on my own and rarely remember dreams.
>
> You have to take it slowly in the morning. Once you think of daily tasks
> to do, your dream will be forgotten.
>
>>>>>>> Is that a nude Dragon? ::Points at Red Dragon:: ::whistles::
>>>>>> I think we've already established that she is.
>>>>> Aside from the many red scales that is..
>>>> Oh, great. The phrase 'except for the skin' comes to mind.
>>> If you take the scales off you can see the skin. Thing is, dragon scales
>>> are very though!
>>
>> The scales *are* the skin.
>
> Dead cells?

Structural proteins, actually, but yes.

>
>>> What part did they aim for in The Hobbit? Can't seem to remember
>>> clearly.
>>
>> The underside, where there are tender spots that are only partly covered
>> by jewellry - or at least it was with old Smouch(?).

::coughs:: Smaug. Not that I know him or anything.

<snip>
>>>>>>>>> A telescope is not much use on a flat though Sad

You need a
>>>>>>>>> very dark
>>>>>>>>> backyard for the best results!
>>>>>>>> Trust me, a backyard isn't ideal either. You need some elevated
>>>>>>>> point,
>>>>>>>> else all you can see are stars quite far up.
>>>>>>> So you need a *big* very dark backyard ;-D And you will probably
>>>>>>> want to
>>>>>>> cut some trees depending on which object you want to gaze at.
>>>>>> And probably some houses.
>>>>> Or a farm.
>>>> Ah, the good old times... Did I just say that aloud?
>>> I am more a small city kind of guy.
>>
>> Small cities tend to be near farms, though.
>
> Not in Holland. We only got Commercial and Resident areas (Simcity).
>
> Neo

What about Industrial areas?

External Since: Jul 07, 2008 Posts: 115

Red Dragon wrote:
> emmel wrote:
>> Thus Red Dragon spoke:
>>
>>> Well, the lot of you are lucky that I'm not truly crazy like some
>>> females around here. I know what I said and I know the ramifications.
>>>
>>> I was referring to the fact that, being a dragon, I would be instead
>>> covered in scales. I believe I said I was 'devoid of clothing.'
>>> Surely a giant scaly reptile is not as titillating as if
>>> my human form were actually nude.
>>
>> Actually I think it makes sense for a dragon to be that blunt about
>> these things. If you can turn anyone to ashes with a breath there's no
>> need to be subtle.
>
> Bluntness makes things quicker. Like a mace to the head.
>
>>
>>> Besides, I have the typical low self-esteem of a lady my age. I'd be
>>> lying if I said causing such reactions weren't partially selfish.
>>> It's safer on the internet than in real life.
>>
>> I'd bet of you asked a male he'd tell you you are gorgeous. Seriously,
>> men find just about any female gorgeous unless they aren't
>> into females... that's kinda hard wired. Having low self-esteem is
>> therefore complete nonsense... Just look at me. I haven't even seen
>> you and already sound like a brain dead instinct driven idiot.
>
> Well, I suppose that's nice to hear anyway. What's the thing a normal
> vapid college girl would say? 'Tee hee'? No, doesn't sound right coming
> out of me.
>
> The only time I see other people is when I'm in school. The girls dress
> like harlots and the boys go for that.

You bet! Whatever pleases the eye the most. ::gets pinched by gf::

> My dignity prevents me from
> competing with that and it takes it's toll. Not that I'd feel any better
> if I traded in my button-downs and black jeans for impossibly short
> shorts and push-up bras under camisoles.

So you're an emo or a goth?

And push-up bras may look great, they feel lousy for a guy. Unless you
like the feel of cardboard or whatever they put in those things!

Neo
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