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aidensub·:

Oh, if you say so… it’s just… hard to shake the habit, kind of comes alone, second nature, and all that… And no, they can’t!. Mmm well… I like anchovies? I mean… I wouldn’t order extra anchovies but I’m okay with them… I don’t know, I really like mushrooms, and black olives… I also like ham, and roasted bell pepper.

If you feel more comfortable using it, you can. I just don’t require it. My name is just fine. Alright then. There we go. We’ll get a large with mushrooms, black olives, ham, and roasted bell peppers. Not gonna lie, it sounds pretty amazing. Got me hungry. Can you handle drinks?

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switchholloway·:

Mhmmm, I wouldn’t put it past them to start at some point. Yeah, maybe? Gotta pick the right place… no, yeah I know… and like I can appreciate it on some food, just not on pizza. But no, definitely can’t go wrong with those. What’s your favorite though?.

Right place depending on mood. So definitely no to pineapple on pizza. Pepperoni. But like when it gets all crispy. I don’t like a lot of sauce either. It has to be the perfect ratio of cheese to sauce to pepperoni. 

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reagangates​:

Exactly. Only way to do it, if you ask me. 

Well shit, you’re my kind of lady. Is astronomy hard? Cause if not, I’m gonna have to see about picking up your class next semester. You against pineapples on pizza? 

I can respect that. Plus it’s usually fun to share. 

Sweet talker. Depends on whether or not you like space or stars. I wouldn’t say it’s particularly hard. I’m not trying to fail kids out. I want them to see what I see when I look up. If you want to take, I promise it’s at least interesting. Not in the slightest. Hawaiian then?

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switchdevon·:

They’re fine, just typical big brothers. They get all huffy whenever I say anything bad about myself. No? Because that was oddly specific. Do you have a cat at least? Don’t know exactly what you mean by the “Traditionalist” stuff because it’s not just one thing. I believe that Dominants and submissives have a natural order of things, but I don’t believe that means Dominants can go around treating submissives like slaves. I believe that Switches are meant to fill in the gaps that a D/s society has, and that is our place. Again, doesn’t mean I think we should be treated like garbage, but I understand the restrictions on scenes and the need for the V-shot.

Isn’t that nice though? To have two people who will always look out for you? It sounds nice anyway. I don’t have a cat, but I do have a dog. I may also have a ton of telescopes, but it doesn’t really matter. I know it’s not one thing, but it’s a few big things. I believe we all have a place inside and outside of the bedroom. But a mark on my wrist doesn’t make me better than you or a sub. You both should have the opportunity to do what you want beyond serving someone like me. You understand the V-shot? 

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aidensub·:

Which is definitely the smart thing to do, Miss, those people who doesn’t like pizza can’t be trusted. Awesome! Oh huh… I didn’t think I’d get that far ahead… whichever you like best?.

You can just call me Dallas. No need for any sort of formal title. They can’t be trusted at all. Oh, come on! What if I wanted a pie with only extra anchovies or something? What are you favorite toppings? I’m up for an adventure. 

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aidensub·:

Oh I don’t know anything about stars or energy, but I do love pizza anytime of the week, or month. So if you’re getting pizza, don’t forget about me.

Stars and energy nonwithstanding, I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like pizza. Alright, I guess if you’re twisting my arm, Aidan. What kind you want? I’m feeling benevolent. 

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switchdevon·:

I’d say I’m the same, but that’s a surefire way to summon both of my brothers, so we’ll just say dad is the family disappointment instead. But yeah, I guess that’s fair. No reason to go around sharing things if they don’t have your back. It’s fine. Cam’s not like that. Besides, I’d probably be there myself if I didn’t have this bullseye on my wrist. 

Let’s not tempt fate then. No need to materialize them unless you want. One hundred percent. It’s hard to trust people when they constantly show you otherwise. But I do have friends. I’m not some weirdo who lives alone with an assortment of telescopes and no friends. That’s good to know. Do you believe in all the Traditionalist stuff? Regardless of the mark on your wrist.

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professorvonderwarth​:

I dabble in many things, but alas, therapy is not one of them. However to hear that you have deep seated trauma that is somehow connected to Barton–a school you have no affiliation with–I find that quite curious.

What sorts of things do you dabble in then? Who said it was with Barton in particular? Barton is a symptom of a bigger problem. It’s 2020, everyone has trauma. And if they say they don’t, they’re lying. By all means, be curious. It’s healthy. 

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professorvonderwarth​:

A mere difference in opinion hardly seems a credible reason to have this much disdain for Barton. Nein. I think it goes deeper than that, but perhaps since we have only just met, you are simply being polite. And I agree. Thank goodness not one Professor at the Barton Institute is a bad influence.

Sorry, it takes at least the fourth conversation to unlock deep seated trauma I’ve probably never dealt with. Do you dabble in therapy or something? What doesn’t go deeper these days, you know? I’m being as nice as I can be. You’re funny. I like that about you. Just whole the Institute as a whole I guess. 

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professorvonderwarth​:

I understand that. What you’ve yet to tell me is why. And yes, despite the obvious undertone of sarcasm to your question, I do consider myself quite lovely.

Difference of opinion for the most part? I wasn’t being sarcastic. Genuine question. If you read it otherwise, nothing I can do there. Glad to hear you are one of the good ones. Can’t have a teacher as a bad influence. 

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professorvonderwarth·:

Throughout the course of this conversation, I cannot help but notice your strong feelings toward the Barton Institute. Care to elucidate?

Mm, just not a big fan. I’m glad I wasn’t being subtle. No hard feelings. I’m sure some of you over there are lovely people. Are you one of them?

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switchholloway·:

I am! I just love food, that’s all, chill. My parents aren’t starving me yet. I like salami… or just tomatoes and garlic, you know? Kinda keeping it simple, I’m not big fan on pineapple though, can’t get the weird mix between sweet, salty and just the bit acid. How ‘bout you?.

I can get behind that one hundred percent. Yet? Oh, simple. I think it also depends on where you’re getting it from? That definitely sways what I want on my pizza. You can’t? It’s the... what do they call it? Umami? It all depends. Can’t go wrong with pepperoni and mushrooms. 

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switchdevon·:

Not in anyone? Parents, siblings, friends? But… yeah, that’s fair. I mean, I wouldn’t know, it’s not really in my wheelhouse, but I can see how that makes sense. I’ve never either, and I just want to say for posterity’s sake since my brother is a professor at Barton, that this is entirely hypothetical and I would never dare besmirch the McCormick name with such a juvenile prank. But I might laugh about it.

Oh, I’m the family disappointment, so I don’t put much stock into what my parents have to say. I don’t have any siblings. Friends is a trickier question. They have to earn it. Heart been broken too many times or whatever that song is. Not in your wheelhouse? Oh, he’s a professor at Barton? That must make Thanksgiving fun. I would keep your name out of it completely. I also wouldn’t get caught. 

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nataliakaufman·:

No. The reasons are personal, but the fact isn’t. Junk food on cheat days is probably about it. Which is exercise related, so I suppose not. I have a midterm performance coming up. I can probably get an invite for you and a few others. 

It excites me about as much as knowing there are giant squid in the ocean and other creatures that look like terrifying monsters of the deep. Which is to say.. less exciting, more apprehension. 

Whatever keeps you ticking. Remember to take care of you. Self care is just as important as everything else. Even if it’s a cheesy Netflix show with a pint of ice cream. It’s easy to lose sight of the small things sometimes. Best advice I can offer. As long as there’s not more important people to invite, count me in. 

But that’s not interesting to you? Giant squids are just living their lives blissfully unaware of us for the most part. I don’t think the kraken is down there planning our demise. I guess I’m just a nerd when it comes to space. I wish I could have cut it as an astronaut. 

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nataliakaufman·:

Ohhh, yeah, I don’t do that. Not the thing you’re hinting at, either. No weed or sex or anything. Just working out. But, uh, nothing personal. Just things for school. I’m taking my time even if I have some ideas. It just takes some time to learn is all. 

That’s kind of freaky, in a cool way, I suppose? Mostly terrifying, though. 

It’s not for everyone. Have you ever tried either? If it’s too personal, let me know. I tend to overshare and ask personal questions. Just things for school? Do you do anything for _you _that isn’t school or exercise related? Well, save me a seat for your first engagement at the local opera house or wherever you play original compositions. 

It’s fascinating! It means there could be so many different species out there. Species we could learn from. It means maybe one day we could travel and find them. It’s looking into the sky and knowing someone might be looking back. That doesn’t excite you? 

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nataliakaufman​:

What other methods, if you don’t me asking? I.. suppose so, yes. I wouldn’t say I’m any sort of prodigy.. at anything, by any means. It’s just aggressive. And aggressive helps. But yes, yes I compose. Or am learning to compose. Piano’s my all time favorite, closely followed by guitar– acoustic, not electric, though that has its merits in comp, too. I’d ideally like to be halfway decent at a few, but those two are my best. 

That’s.. kind of insane and very sci-fi. 

Mostly smoking weed. It relaxes me and tampers down all the anxiety that swirls inside. That and mediation. I love to do both sometimes. Aggressive helps? Just in the way of working out or other things? Have you written anything lately? Impressive. I can’t even hold a guitar properly I don’t think. 

Yeah? It just means there’s something else out there. They also found enough similar suns in the universe that could sustain something like 300 million other earths. 

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switchdevon·:

Makes sense, but also feels kind of disingenuous when you think about how shit people are to each other. Eh, I guess, but most days, it’s just a matter of what’s on hand. There is something nice about that though, thinking that if you pull one lever, something else happens. When are we going to go TP Barton then? Should we leave a cow in a classroom? That way we could get the rivalry and the cheese.

People have always been shit to each other. It’s why I don’t really put my stock in them. Easier not to get your heart broken that way. It keeps us on our toes at the very least. Oh, a classic? I don’t think I’ve actually ever TPed anything, but there’s always time to start. A farm animal would really piss them off. Think of the smell. I like the way you think. Make our own cheese and piss off the traditionalist all in the same breath.