[ IC CONTACT. ]

[shoyu]

[ click! as the device starts recording. a pause, before soysauce's voice comes on, sounding a little confused, a little curious. ] Ah, is this how this thing works? [ beat ] I do wish it was a little easier to get used to these things. [ some rustling noises as he shifts his grip on it. ] Nonetheless, if this is functional and receiving messages as it's meant to, please feel free. I suppose I'll find a way to get to those messages somehow eventually. Best wishes, friend. [ a long, unintentional pause before he manages to cut the recording. ]

Comments

[shoyu]

[ POLITELY IGNORING 'DESPERATE ASSHOLE' and instead focusing on: ]

I'm sorry for asking what may be a rather obvious question, but what do 'seven sweeps' signify?

[uncodlyawwesome]

howw old i am
like
jonse says its liek im tfifteen
but idk
idk uhman ages r wierd

[shoyu]

Ah, I see.

[ pause. ]

I'm not quite sure how that's relevant to people taking you seriously, though?

[uncodlyawwesome]

the wway im seain it
is
like
im a kid so pepeol here dont respecr me bc human kisd are like wiwgglers
forrevver
so they think im hat too

wwouldnt htink that if i has my fuckin ahabs theyd belike
wowww eridan you are strong as fuck
but no rifels for me it SUCKS

[shoyu]

Fifteen is hardly that young, though, I think. A good number of people are independent by that age, no? And learning to wield a firearm by that age isn't a bad safeguard, either.

Perhaps it's a cultural difference?

[uncodlyawwesome]

probably
15 swwepes is likew way fuckin old
likfe uckin

wwhos odl on this ship

[shoyu]

I suppose I'd probably count among the older crowd, if that information's of any use.

[uncodlyawwesome]

no i can t like insutl you
yorue bein nice ans hit

but yeah like 15 sweweps is as old as you or somethin

[shoyu]

[ oh gosh, he's never heard eridan being this -- 'sweet' before. it's kind of endearing and it's a good thing this is text because soy's just grinning so hard to himself okay. ]

Well, if it's any consolation, I've always taken you quite sincerely. And I do have a rifle here aboard the ship, and I'd be glad to lend it to you if there's anything close to a shooting range available anywhere.

[uncodlyawwesome]

thatd be cool i mkinda missin havvin my own wwweapon lyin around lik eall safe an shit

[shoyu]

Then, I'd be happy to offer mine on loan any convenient time!

[uncodlyawwesome]

uh
thanks
really im ean it