BossManAlfa ASA: I believe we left off with you telling torin that you might like to talk.
AmbKoshASG: Sounds right to me.
BossManAlfa ASA: ok then. ::scratches head and gets back into the mode::
BossManAlfa ASA: ~~~~~~
BossManAlfa ASA: So what's troubling you, then?
AmbKoshASG: ...Troubling me? ::Sighs:: I suppose that's a good way to put it. I just don't feel like the others like me... I know Atlanta does, but the others?
BossManAlfa ASA: You have the love of the JhedalKunk and you feel insecure?
AmbKoshASG: Sure I do... Maybe you can't understand that. ::Looks down into the tome open on the desk::
BossManAlfa ASA: No...I just don't think that's all that's troubling you.
BossManAlfa ASA: what makes you think they don't like you?
AmbKoshASG: ::Tilts his head and sits back in his chair:: I'm not like them. It's the same reason guys always hate me. Girls don't mind me, but guys always make fun of me or avoid me or both.
BossManAlfa ASA: why is that?
AmbKoshASG: I don't know! If I knew, I'd change it!
BossManAlfa ASA: ::torin scratches his head and adjusts his posture::
BossManAlfa ASA: You should never change yourself just so others might like you. I'm a guy. I'm not avoiding you.
BossManAlfa ASA: <<OOC oooooh nooo. Oh lord, I know exactly what I want to do with this scene, but I just oooh. You know what I want torin to say, don't you?>>
AmbKoshASG: ::Smiles a bit:: I guess you just don't know any better... since you're from a different culture and all.
AmbKoshASG: << I know the track, but not specifically. >>
BossManAlfa ASA: <<hehe. I soooo wanted for Torin to say "I'm not avoiding you...in fact, I think you're kinda cute">>
AmbKoshASG: << I suspected as much. :-) >>
BossManAlfa ASA: ((:P))
BossManAlfa ASA: why would that make a difference? Do your people not respect individuals with loyalty and skill at their crafts?
AmbKoshASG: What's my craft?
BossManAlfa ASA: You are a bard. An actor, an entertainer, someone who brings joy and light into the dark places. Bards are as essential to us as the warriors and cooks. It is one of the highest callings. and you are the bard to the JhedalKunk!
AmbKoshASG: Boy... you seem to know more about me than I do. I never knew I was a court jester.
BossManAlfa ASA: ::pauses:: A Court Jester? what is this?
AmbKoshASG: Sounds to me like what you just described.
BossManAlfa ASA: Are they so revered among your people? You say it with a tone of scorn...
AmbKoshASG: ::Glances down:: They are also known as "fools".
AmbKoshASG: They entertain people at their own expense... the way I entertain Matt.
BossManAlfa ASA: No! That is not at all what a bard is! You are keeper of the archives, only a Bard or a Priestess can be this! It is a great honour. You keep our traditions, our culture alive, you act out and sing our tales. there are few
BossManAlfa ASA: higher callings among us!
BossManAlfa ASA: Matt? The General?
AmbKoshASG: ::Nods:: The General.
BossManAlfa ASA: I do not know him, and cannot speak for him. But if he cannot appreciate a bard and a keeper, than what kind of General can he be? And we know Atalanta has sent us trully great ones. Therefore, he must appreciate you.
AmbKoshASG: ::Smiles just slightly:: I do not understand your logic, Torin... But the fact that you try is enough to make me feel better.
BossManAlfa ASA: ::grins broadly:: Good. you look so much cuter when you smile.
AmbKoshASG: ::His smile disappears in a gasp, as his entire body tenses up:: ...what?
BossManAlfa ASA: ::freezes:: I didn't mean to upset you....I...what did I? Oh, by the Light! I never should have presumed so far above myself...
AmbKoshASG: Presumed? What did you presume?
BossManAlfa ASA: That a worker like me might...I...You're the High Bard...and the Keeper of the Archives! I'm just a worker in comparison.
AmbKoshASG: That a worker like you might what? ::Staying very still::
BossManAlfa ASA: ::pauses, looks at rico for a moment, then suddenly sets his jaw:: Don't be cruel. Yes! I overstepped myself! I thought it might be different with your people. That someone with no hailings might be allowed to. But don't you
BossManAlfa ASA: play dumb. Don't even...::stands:: I WAS picked by Bask to serve here. Don't treat me like a cur!
AmbKoshASG: Among my people it is improper for a male to call another male "cute."
BossManAlfa ASA: But...what? Nonono, yours is a patriarchial society! And I've been to Athens! I don't undersand. ::sits suddenly::
BossManAlfa ASA: Your men are not subserviant to your women, as with us.
BossManAlfa ASA: And...I...what?
BossManAlfa ASA: ::utterly confused by that concept::
AmbKoshASG: You were in Athens before the rise of Christianity. ::Sighs:: I'm sorry... perhaps I took this out of proportion. It is not wrong for a guy to think another guy is cute, I guess. That's not necessarily a sexual thing.
BossManAlfa ASA: Christianity?
BossManAlfa ASA: Of course it's a sexual thing! I certainly didn't mean cute like a puppy....though you do have a certain...wait no...back to this concept....
AmbKoshASG: ::Covers his face with his hands:: Toriiiiin! I'm a Catholic! I'm not allowed to think of men like that.
BossManAlfa ASA: oh! I see! Your clan swears celebacy?
AmbKoshASG: No... No, that would put a big damper on the population.
BossManAlfa ASA: Then I am still confused, why can you not think of men like this?
AmbKoshASG: It's unnatural for people of the same sex to be together that way. "Thou shalt not lie in bed with a man as thou wouldst lie in bed with a woman."
BossManAlfa ASA: ::look of total disbelief:: no, seriously. Explain it to me.
AmbKoshASG: I'm trying. That's what it says in The Bible.
BossManAlfa ASA: The Bible?
AmbKoshASG: The Sacred Scripture of Christianity
BossManAlfa ASA: Ahh! An Archive! Wait...so...this is a code of laws to you. ::pause:: But if you do believe this....The Empire's scientists are yet to record an animal that does not have homosexuality or bisexuality.
AmbKoshASG: Are you trying to convert me?
BossManAlfa ASA: no. I just thought you were...I...::pause:: I just don't understand the reasoning. I mean...you code of laws is wrong if it says that homosexuality goes against nature?
AmbKoshASG: ...I don't know what it says, but I know it says that I'm not supposed to do it.
BossManAlfa ASA: but why not? It certainly doesn't hurt anyone. And if you want to, why not? Besides, you are no longer among your people.
AmbKoshASG: What makes you think I want to?
BossManAlfa ASA: I didn't say you did. I merely said that if you wanted to.
AmbKoshASG: But you seem to think I want to. You said, "I just thought you were..."
AmbKoshASG: I know what you were going to say. You thought I was gay.
BossManAlfa ASA: I did...
BossManAlfa ASA: I...I mean...80% of sentient life so far appears to be bisexual.
BossManAlfa ASA: 10% exclusively homosexual and 10% exclusively heterosexual.
AmbKoshASG: ::Puts his head down on the desk and groans::
BossManAlfa ASA: Of course, that 80% varies greatly within itself...But I figured...90% chance right? I'm sorry, I did not mean to offend you.
AmbKoshASG: Torin... I'm afraid of what you represent, in my life, right now.
BossManAlfa ASA: what I represent? I'm clearly out of my league. I can't even understand you. I meant to sooth you, and I've only made things worse!
BossManAlfa ASA: I should go.
AmbKoshASG: Why don't you stay with me... In case I have any questions... ::Gestures down to the archive:: About the reading.
BossManAlfa ASA: ::uncertainly:: ohkay...but...I really didn't mean to upset you at all. just some friendly flirting. Oh! I'm doing it again! I... You better get comfortable with the idea. There are 19 men here. And Bask is the only one not at
BossManAlfa ASA: interested in men...and you *are* cute...and I'll just go read something now...
BossManAlfa ASA: ::blushing furiously::
AmbKoshASG: ::Blushes as well, and looks down, starting his own reading::
AmbKoshASG: << Haha! >>
BossManAlfa ASA: <<hehe, is that a wrap?>>
AmbKoshASG: << Looks that way! >>
BossManAlfa ASA: ~~~~~~
BossManAlfa ASA: :-)
BossManAlfa ASA: hahaha.
AmbKoshASG: Poor Ricardo.
BossManAlfa ASA: did I succeede in presenting how alien the idea is to him that homosexuality is wrong?
AmbKoshASG: You succeeded
BossManAlfa ASA: ::grin::
AmbKoshASG: Anyway, I have to go take care of my kitten.
BossManAlfa ASA: This tends to be *my* response to people anyway...
BossManAlfa ASA: kitten!?
BossManAlfa ASA: cwute!
AmbKoshASG: He's 4 weeks old.
AmbKoshASG: His name is Apollo.
BossManAlfa ASA: awww!
AmbKoshASG: Okay! See you later!
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