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[ della has a slightly serious look on her face... but for those who know her, there's definite playfulness in her eyes. ]

This is one of those "I can't believe I have to say this" kind of deals, so buckle up, folks.

Guys? I know I'm really amazing, very cool, and all around unbelievable. I'm so many things, it's hard to list them all. But one thing I'm not?

A deity. Yes, I am in fact, 100%, absolutely and truly not a goddess. And no, I'm not a demi-goddess either. Not a single trace of divinity in me. I won't name names, but this has happened about three or four times now. Just thought I'd mention it in case there's anyone else out there with this assumption.

... Y'know what? It's a new month, and that means we're getting newbies. Maybe now's a good time for everyone to sweep any other misunderstandings under the rug. So, if there's anything you wanna clear up about yourself, your world, your species, whatever, go for it.

((ooc: feel free to use the above as an excuse to tag others in this post!))

Comments

[firewalled]

Oh... fuck, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to- I mean, if you don't think of it as one, then I won't call it that.

[He frowns, a little embarrassed. He's trying to be better than he used to be, but he still doesn't know all the language.]

I mean, I was just thinking like, my dad sucks, but if people used that to make fun of me, I'd be pretty miserable.

[helborn]

No, it's... it's fine. It makes sense, just... yeah.

... If they do try it, just let me know and I'll yell at them. Both of my parents suck. I joke about it sometimes, but... coping mechanisms, and all.

[firewalled]

Just nothing! You just don't wanna be defined by it, and make it seem like you're weak or something. Because you're obviously not. You're a lot tougher than me.

[He offers a wry smile.]

Parents tend to either suck or be dead. Sometimes I joke about it, but I don't know if I'd like people joking back.

[helborn]

Aw, stop it with the tougher thing, Rich. It's not a competition. I have really good balance so hopping into the spa isn't an issue for me.

... Yeah, that... makes sense.

[Especially since he still has some faint hope hidden in his heart that he knows is unreasonable.]

[firewalled]

Yeah, you're right... I'm just used to it being one.

[He shouldn't let everyone else's strengths get to him so much, but it's hard not to see how obviously inadequate he is.]

See? So I won't make fun of your parents, even if I can get why they're probably massive jerks.

[helborn]

Yeah.

... Do you need to talk?

[Or is this just your normal level of fluster, Rich? He's not sure. At least you don't constantly lose a tail from stress like someone he knows.]

[firewalled]

Huh? N-no, I'm okay. Guess I just got a little too serious there.

[He just doesn't like the idea of Casper being made fun of, especially when Rich has thought of him as super cool for a bit now.]

Just looking out for a friend, is all!

[helborn]

Oh, okay. I just wanted to make sure.

And... I really do appreciate it.

[firewalled]

Heh, aw, shucks. You'll make me blush. I think it's just best if we all look out for each other.

[helborn]

I agree. We're all doing what we can, right?

[firewalled]

Exactly! I guess we're all sort of meant to be a team.