nomorepantiesplz:
H-Hey, I thought we weren’t being serious? You don’t have to bring up oceans.
And see, like that I might not have to worry about you being on dating sites after all. It’s a little reassuring.
That’s me, where the lines between ‘serious’ and ‘what a sec—’ start to blur. Don’t get jumpy!
Hey it’s close enough to the truth, besides the better online dating things take themselves real seriously, no way could a dead guy slide in there with a background like mine. I dunno how I got away with you, Mr. Lawyer, but I’m not questioning that.
Speaking of which things are really boring around here while you’re at work, like right now, might just go explore or something. I let Sissel wander off earlier and he came back with half a bird, there’s the exciting point of the day.
(Source: ghosttricks)
Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman in the Preface to the First Edition of The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (via spetharrific)(Source: mitpress.mit.edu, via spetharrific)
might-as-well-laugh:
Mentioning the Inspector still makes her uneasy, but unlike last time, it’s barely more than a quiver on a collected surface — a shift in weight and a vague ‘why would you bring him up out of thin air?’ wince, but it’s gone before Yomiel even finishes his talk.
“That’s the point, see. Why is this whole situation my fault in the first place? Because I’m terrible at this. Should’ve sold ice creams for a living instead. You could say that my vocational calling came a little too late!
I would like to try, if I manage to find him, but I’m not under any delusions of success. Trust me, I WILL find the worst possible argument. Still, if I’m going to be killed anyway, what do I have to lose. One chance in a million is still better than none.
The alternative, of course, is running. And I happen to know the perfect hiding spot, but you mentioned a couple targets too many in your list. I can’t ask all my friends to leave everything behind and come with me, I have to solve the problem at its root. They can leave after I fail.”
Seems pretty brave of you, takin’ all this on like that.
Or maybe ‘reckless’ is a little more accurate and I might mistake that for bravery. Or ‘desperate’, that might work too. Leaves a different metaphorical taste in the mouth though.
You’re right about that, not much choice. I have no doubts that your seemingly haphazard and cryptic way of stringing arguments could easily land ya in trouble with me but as long as I’m listenin’, that’s a good sign. You seem pretty adamant on making this last stand a solo event, not letting anyone else in on it? I gotta wonder about your tactical advantage here. Or maybe you’re busy pinning too much blame solely on yourself to begin with. Is that how you work, Jowd? Is this whole situation really ‘your fault in the first place’?
(Source: ghosttricks)
might-as-well-laugh:
She would, wouldn’t she? Who knows, who knows, stranger things have happened. I did bar Kamila at the beginning, to be fair, but come on, you don’t snap out of three days of adolescence like that, I am in my full rights to be a mopey teenager for a little while more.
I’m not the best at disguises, am I?
Yes, I’m entirely human, I’m afraid. Too bad for the rest o’ us.
Heheh alright, alright fine like I haven’t had my mopey spells after certain anons.
I suppose you’re entitled to it. You might just be entitled to that humanity too, who even knows anymore? What a crazy world we live in when Jowds become relate-able. Anyway we’ve fully circled back to jokes and snark, I’ll take small victories.
detectiveangelstarr:
“I was little hurt the way you said detective.
I may be his friend, but it doesn’t mean I’d be rude to you. I prefer to consider myself neutral ground and I’m more than willing to tell either one of you that you are being idiots if you are.
Ah, either way, I’m glad it’s been going well for you today. “
Tche, well, surprise surprise. Can’t blame me for findin’ your equal ground stance to be a little weird, lady. There’s no such thing as a balancing point between the two of us and if you’ve found it, must be pretty precarious over there, be careful.
I’m inclined to think you’re just playin’ it safe maybe in case I snap and kill all his friends to teach him a lesson or something. That’s how it is, right, gotta keep on good terms with the unstable ones so when they bring a gun to school you’re off the list.
(Source: ghosttricks)
nomorepantiesplz:
Uh-huh, I’m sure you would be.
I’m not even trying to be charming. … Heh, that’s a good one, though. I can’t say it didn’t work on me. And then most of the pictures would be you posing with your cat?
Uh-huh yep, really would be.
Maybe in an ocean or somethin’.
You don’t have to. Tch—yes, of course, ya think I’m goin’ online to advertise without a healthy amount of cat pictures? People dig that right, guys with cats? Or does that give the “help, I’m really lonely” vibe? Maybe throw some computers in there too to effectively destroy any illusions I gave of social competence yeah I’m all set ~
(Source: ghosttricks)
nomorepantiesplz:
And I’m glad I can provide such a worthwhile service.
You know, if that’s true, I’m going to have to go make an account there to send threatening messages to whoever hits on you. … It’s an insidious marketing scheme.
I’d be so lost without you.
Really.
Have I reminded you that you’re charming today?
I promise I’ve done no such thing, hopefully I can tell scam when I see one among other things, but I bet my profile would really stand out among the riffraff. Dead programmer seeks someone who’s not picky about background checks.
(Source: ghosttricks)
detectiveangelstarr:
“….Can’t we be civil? Please, just call me Angel. Something happen? I hope something good at least.”
Hey, who says I’m being uncivil?
I’m just always a bit surprised to be addressed by someone who’s primarily a pal of the Inspector’s.
Alright, Angel. When I say “all things considered” I mean “I’m alright despite the many, many things wrong with my existence at any given moment”. So when things are alright in spire of that, then yeah it’s a good day. At least I haven’t been messed with in a while, that’s a plus.
(Source: ghosttricks)
nomorepantiesplz:
ghosttricks:
apollo been doing stripteases again, huh
I just can’t control him sometimes.
I’m glad I got online, so I could tell you two how ridiculous you are.
what would polly say if he knew
Look, look now ya know.
I’m equally glad I have someone to tell me I’m ridiculous, really keeps me grounded.
“Hello Yomiel. How have you been?”
Good evening,
detective.
Been a while yeah, I’m alright though all things considered.