14 | In Which the Wizard Voices a Complaint [Dictated]

[strangewonders]

[Chimera Members]
My small scale test was successful, if a bit tiring, I'm sure you'll be glad to know. Hopefully, I'll be able to work it on a larger scale to give us quick access to the Outposts without depending on other technology, though I don't know yet how well it will hold up over distances. I'm encouraged by the initial results, however.


[And to no one in particular]

I have been here eight months without a single proper date. This castle is ruining my romantic prospects. At this rate, I'll end up old and alone, which is a fate so depressing I'd rather not think of it.

Comments

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Oh, poor you.

[The sarcasm is strong with this one. Good job Howl, you got a girl's attention! But she sounds too young to be a suitable date.]

Dictated

[strangewonders]

[That's okay, attention is attention, even if it won't get him a date.]

Yes, poor me. My good looks and charm are being wasted.

[This is clearly a tragedy of great proportion.]

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

[Oh my lord, he's such a drama queen.

Deadpan:]

Which such a high attitude of yourself, it's a wonder no one has asked you out.

Dictated

[strangewonders]

If they asked me out, I'd refuse anyway. It's the principle of the thing.

[He's very particular about how he wants these things to go, completely ignoring that the castle is not Ingary anyway.]

[shenunigans]

Maybe it isn't the castle.

[strangewonders]

It's certainly not me. I never had this problem back home.

[shenunigans]

You think ladies here are jaded or something, buddy? Maybe you need some new lines.

yessss finally, something relevant to a young, dashing wizard's interests

[heirofficium]

Have you tried opening your eyes and looking? There're plenty of good ladies around here. If anyone's ruining your prospects, mate, it's yourself.

[ SNARK ]

[strangewonders]

There are ladies, certainly, but I'm not about to toss myself at someone simply because they're of the female persuasion. I do have standards.

[heirofficium]

I'm not saying you should go for any pretty bird you see! I have integrity, you know. [ Pft. Integrity indeed. ]

I'm saying there are plenty of pretty/smart/clever young women around here and if you haven't bothered to go looking for them then it's your own fault.

Dictated.

[lupinotuum]

Wow. You sound like such a catch. I can hardly understand why the ladies aren't fawning all over you.

[ There, have some very unimpressed Moony-snark, Howl. ]

Dictated.

[strangewonders]

Well, it's a good thing I'm not trying to impress you, then, isn't it?

Dictated.

[lupinotuum]

A very good thing indeed. Though you sound remarkably like someone else I know.

Why not just go and ask someone you take a fancy to? Instead of whinging about it? It's not exactly very appealing, you know.

[ Howl, you're getting dating advice from someone who's never dated a girl in his life. Ever. ]

[peacockherald]

I am sure it is not nearly so bad as you say, Howl.

[strangewonders]

It absolutely is, I assure you.

[peacockherald]

Perhaps you have simply not put enough effort into the matter?

dictated;

[wishmadeinfire]

You waxing maudlin is probably not helping, Howl.

dictated;

[strangewonders]

Neither is anything else, so I can't see the harm in it. Maybe if I complain enough this fickle castle will take pity on me.

Re: dictated;

[wishmadeinfire]

Certainly no woman is going to.

Chimera

[kungfuwitch]

I'm glad it worked but don't tire yourself out too much.

[pause]

On the other matter... you've probably scared away any potential dates by making that comment.

Chimera

[strangewonders]

Oh, don't worry. I make it a habit to never work hard, if I can help it.


...possibly. But then, I don't think I'd want anyone who'd agree readily, anyway. There's no challenge in that.

Chimera forever

[kungfuwitch]

Oh well in that case. [She chuckles]

Ah so you're one of those "hard to get" types.

[legacydeck]

Oh, clearly I haven't been trying hard enough, then~ I'm certain I could think of something suitably glamorous to do for dinner.

[If a voice could leer... yep. Because Clow is terrible]

[strangewonders]

I'm afraid you're far too old for me. Although I wouldn't say no to dinner.

[Because what is cooking. He's sure Clow could do much better than his bachelor attempts.]

[legacydeck]

I'm told I look far younger than I am. And experience does count for something.

Preferences in cuisine?