17-Written (All the fun of the fair.)

[jimfromit]

Bravo Paradisa...You couldn't think of a more basic, ordinary and above all else clichéd way to try and make up for all the bad things you’ve done to us over the months?

Just stick us all in front of a lot of flashing lights and loud noises and we'll be a lot more amicable towards you eh?...Bah I'm almost insulted.

 
[Of course his words might be considered more sincere if it wasn't for the fact he's casually eating popcorn out a bag and waiting in a queue for the Ferris wheel.]

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[sawyourwolfjunk]

The flashing lights are only an issue if you're epileptic. Loosen up, Mr. Snarkypants.

[jimfromit]

I can loosen up with the best of them sweetheart.

I just think the castle's motivation for this is a little...transparent.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

Well, duh it's a bribe or apology treat. Doesn't make it any less cool.

[jimfromit]

Aww you're still fairly new to this so I'll overlook the adorable naivety.

But typically when the castle does something nice for people...it's usually because it's storing up something bad to hit everybody with later.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

... Crapballs.

If I don't go, does that mean I don't get hit with any whammies?

[jimfromit]

No.

Simply being a resident makes you eligible for the fun and games. Don't worry though, it's something of a lottery so there's a slight chance you'll avoid the next event.

Maybe your new friend Kitt will be affected instead?

[sawyourwolfjunk]

God, I hope not. He's already miffed to be a human, I don't even want to know what he'd be like if--

Wait... how do you know about Kitt?

[jimfromit]

Some of us pay attention to the journal network...silly goose.

[Can we say...creepy?]

[sawyourwolfjunk]

Snarkypants... are you stalking me?

[She's going to give the book raised brows now, even though he can't see it. This thing needs to come with video, because she still has no clue what he looks like]

[jimfromit]

Stalking is such a harsh word.

I prefer the term reconnaissance Kenzi. I have to keep an eye out for the more interesting players of this game or else I'm just going to get bored.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

And I'm interesting? Should I be flattered?

[jimfromit]

You should be.

You need to understand that I have such a fleeting attention span my dear. Very few have the ability to keep it for a long time.

In a sea of dull boring individuals I have to have my distractions or else I might just go mad.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

So what, your crazy compass is pinging on me? I think I have a sign over my head or something. I'm really not that interesting. Nope. Not even a little.

[jimfromit]

Your lack of self belief makes me sad.

I mean are you sure...not even a tiiny little bit?

[sawyourwolfjunk]

Considering the crowd I've been chilling with lately? Hells no, RB Wan Kenobi.

[jimfromit]

Don't sell yourself short...you certainly have adapted better then a lot of new people I’ve seen.

Under the right circumstances I'm sure your star will shine the brightest of all.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

Why do I have a feeling that's so not comforting?

[jimfromit]

Women’s intuition?

Or maybe it's the fact your not as dim-witted as you like to make yourself out to be.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

What that a compliment? Wow, you're kind of A-plus at making them sound like anything but. Is that a skill? You work on that?

[jimfromit]

It’s more an observation.

I see somebody who likes to be deceptive when the moment calls for it. You also have a highly inquisitive nature...I think the kids call it being "street smart".

[sawyourwolfjunk]

You think so, huh? And you got all that from my blabbing, hmm? You some kind of head shrink?

[Scowl]

[jimfromit]

A good effort but no.

I'm just a clever, clever little spider who just thinks and pays attention to the world.

If you do the same you might actually find out who I am.

Whoops wait a minute you've already said you don't want to play...silly me.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

I have a tendency to squelch spiders.

[Way to remind her of a horribad incident, Jim]

Put a game worth playing on the board and I might. This cat and mouse thing isn't my style.

[jimfromit]

It's not really mine either. Well they work well as an introduction but that's about it.

I'm sure I can arrange something in the foreseeable future...a proper "hello" if you like.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

Is this the part where I say I'm looking forward to it, but try not to be creeped out about it?

[jimfromit]

Generally.

Sometimes it takes place over tea.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

You want to have tea with me? Could we replace tea with vodka?

[jimfromit]

We could

But you're not quite at that point yet.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

If you suggest meeting in a creepy, dark alley way, I'm so bringing a can of mace and a taser.

[jimfromit]

Do you seriously think I have that little artistic integrity?

yikes.

[sawyourwolfjunk]

I have no idea what you have. You could be the elephant man. Or... Hannibal Lector. I don't know.

[prettyknives]

You know what this is all about?

[jimfromit]

At a guess it's a blatantly transparent attempt by the castle to keep us sweet by throwing us something nice and fun.

However some of us aren't prepared to overlook having their personality altered twice in the same month.

[prettyknives]

The people here easily forgget things like that, I've noticed.

[jimfromit]

No doubt they'll take their treat like good little pets. Never questioning their master's motivations and then wonder why they're being forced to jump through hoops later.

And thus the cycle will continue.

[prettyknives]

And even when you try to break that cycle, it's easily forgotten.

[jimfromit]

Such is life...or not in our case.

I take it you're not indulging?

[prettyknives]

Some of these games are good for my aiming skills, but otherwise I don't see the point.

[jimfromit]

There isn't one really.

Whilst we're shooting the breeze here...May I ask a question?

[prettyknives]

I may not answer, but go ahead if you want.

[jimfromit]

Naturally.

Did you ever get a chance to put my advice into practise?

[prettyknives]

In a way. But I may have to take a different route now.

[jimfromit]

Unfortunate.

But it happens; adaptation is a key part of survival after all.

[prettyknives]

Very unfortunate.

[jimfromit]

Indeed.

Never mind, I'm sure an opportunity will present itself soon.

That's one of Paradisa's few good points...as one door closes here another usually opens.

[prettyknives]

I'll be looking for that door.