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C O N A N D O N O G H U E ; ❝ -- the gnashing teeth and criminal tongues conspire against the odds but they haven't seen the best of us yet

[ftconan]

[valenfk]

Charles Dicken’s? I’m impressed, although can I ask if that’s a good thing? I’m thinking it is, but books are quite open to interpretation, aren’t they? That sounds nice though. And a few pints of Gat? Are you by any chance coming from Ireland?      Hoping you are, otherwise I’m making a total fool out of myself.

[ftconan]

Well, I'm not really sure. I suppose saying I could imagine you as a character in one would be more accurate. The only one I've read is Great Expectations, so. Yeah, I'm coming from Ireland. No foolery here. Where're you from?

[srslytristan-deactivated2018090]

The blond raised an eyebrow in confusion. “     Because I’m not on crack?” He asked, with the same puzzled look. “Neither had I until this morning.” Taking the bag away, to pull out a orange puff himself, he held one in the air. “Cheers.” After chewing for a few seconds, he continued to talk. “So, what’s with the notebook?”

[ftconan]

Conan snorted, shaking his head, "No, you eejit -- if someone's good craic it means they're good to be around, like they have great banter." he explained with a laugh, "Craic has a few different meanings though." He mirrored Tristan's action before shoving it in his mouth, listening to the guy talk before shrugging lightly. "Music," he explained, glancing down at the book in his grasp for a moment, "I was trying to write something but nothing's coming up quite yet."

[axelsht]

“What, are we the only two people in the house who know what craic means?” Laughing a bit she said, “Yea, unless your writing about how good food is, or how to make a cake, the kitchen doesn’t have much inspiration. Guessing your a singer than?”

[ftconan]

"Apparently so, everyone else thought I was talking about crack cocaine." He grinned, shaking his head. "Do you think I'd be able to pull that off? I think I could -- everyone loves pizza, right? A song about eating pizza would be an ultimate hit." he joked, pretending to ponder over the idea. "Yeah, 'm a singer -- and you?"

[valenfk]

I’m warning everyone right now that I am severely jetlagged, so sorry if I talk too much. But I might have had one of the most stellar last day’s at back home yesterday, I’m still buzzin’ from it. And, m’sure you’re wondering why, or probably not, but I’m telling ya anyway, I promise it’s worth it.      So, yesterday my family, and by family I mean like 40 people, hosted this goodbye party of sorts before I came on here, and two of my little, very little, cousins walked into the dinning room where I was, just tuning the piano because a lady was coming to play, and, well, it was my piano and it’s a ‘lil rough around the edges so she wouldn’t manage to get it right and, it was the last day with my piano for a while.Nevertheless, one of them was about five years old, while the other was still just a toddler, who I noticed kept swaying back and forth each time I hit the keys when I started playing Ludovico Einaudi’s Primavera for them. And it was just so endearing to watch. The eldest would peak over the keys and question how I played and how it was possible. Saying, and I quote, "Is that magic coming from the tips of your fingers?" And he kept telling me how good I was, and the little one would try and clap to the melody with this huge grin.       It just reminded me of how music is so beyond comprehension, that it just resonates with us so much; it even seems almost biological or instinctive to react to it, y’know?     I also then asked the smallest one what his name was, and he answered “One." but with so much conviction, guys I swear that for a second I thought it was a legit reply to my question. And, yeah, I just like kids, a lot.      How was your day?

[valenfk]

[ftconan]

Your life sounds like something from a Charles Dicken's novel. My send off was a pair of socks from my grandma and a few pints of Gat. 

[oaklandbanks]

Is cow tipping a real thing? Like do you all really go out and tip over cows or is that just something that they show on TVs. My parents went to Ireland, but that was when I had a basketball tournament the weekend they left so I missed out on that trip, but maybe someday I’ll get up there, and you can come be the tour guide so I don’t end up lost in the middle of the year.

[ftconan]

Well, it's not like a regular thing to do on a Saturday night but I guess people do. I wouldn't say it's common -- though you do get one or two drunken lads from time to time. Basketball over Ireland? That's sickening. Well, I'd have to take you up to Dublin city and get you pissed unless you're up for tours around the farm lands and meeting all the culchies.

[oaklandbanks]

"Oh, alright." Oakland nodded, showing a sign of understanding. Oakland had traveled to many places across the world, but had never been in one place with all these different people from so many different places. And he knew it would take some getting used to, but he was also aware that he’d probably never remember all the different words and definitions. "Well, you should probably just say that next time - much easier, and would save us a lot of time. But to answer your question, not much is up. Just trying to find some trouble to get into."

[ftconan]

Conan scoffed, "If there's one thing I am here for, it isn't to become Americanized by you lot." He spoke, throwing a hand to his chest dramatically, "Sinne Fianna Fáil A tá fé gheall ag Éirinn," he chanted, finishing with a laugh and a shake of his head. "Trouble to get into? Hm, what'd you have in mind?"

[jonahcntrl-blog]

Okay, okay, but at least they’re getting the fact that you’re Irish. I think people have just forgotten that Scotland is an actual place.

[ftconan]

You poor soul. But hey, on the bright side your existence is helping to educate those Americans lacking geographical skills.

[axelsht]

Skylar entered the kitchen, grabbing an apple, smiling back at the boy. “Nothing much, what’s craic with you?”

[ftconan]

Conan grinned, "Ah, finally someone who understands me." he was glad that he didn't have to explain himself or what he meant to the girl, "Trying to get some inspiration," He admitted, "Though I'm starting to feel like the kitchen isn't really the place for that."

[srslytristan-deactivated2018090]

After a productive ten minutes, of sticking notes labeled ‘Tristan’ on various foods in the kitchen, he found himself in the company of a wavy haired male. “I don’t have any crack. I have a pack of Cheetos though, want one?” He replied, sitting down on the chair opposite, handing out the bag.

[ftconan]

"Back in Ireland people would think you were calling yourself a right boring bastard." He laughed, shaking his head. He took a look at the bag offered towards him with slightly furrowed eyebrows, "Cheetos? Never heard of them." He spoke with a shrug before taking one from the bag. 

[adeleffs-deactivated20140907]

"Ooh." She grinned, interested. "May I see your, uh, doodles?" Without an invitation, Adéle stepped into the room and stood by where Conan was sitting.

[ftconan]

Conan shrugged with a small laugh, "Sure, if you so want." He patted the space beside him on the couch and flicked open his notepad. He skipped through pages of lyrics before he found his drawings and let out a laugh, "They're not serious or anything, don't worry."

[jonahcntrl-blog]

You’d think people here would be used to hearing accents, yeah? What with receiving people from all over the world. Still didn’t stop the various looks and questions about Scotland I received today, which wasn’t bad, or anything — just odd, I suppose.

[jonahcntrl-blog]

[ftconan]

God, tell me about it. The amount of times people have asked me to say "top of the mornin" is insane. I feel like a broken record.

[finnvogelerp]

Rushing into the room, his suitcase pulling behind him he sighed :”Sorry dude. I didn’t want to disturb you.”

[ftconan]

Conan shook his head, "Nah, you're not disturbing me -- I've been drawing mini dragons in the margin for the past forty minutes" he laughed, "Latecomer?" He asked, referring to the guy's suitcase in a joking tone.

[mediahq]

"What… what’s craic?" Lana asked. "Is it a type of drug? Did you bring drugs? Can I have some?" she continued, her face contorting into a look of confusion.

[ftconan]

Conan laughed, leaning back slightly as he shook his head at her, "Unfortunately, no." He sighed, a look of mock disappointment taking over his features, "But if I did that would be good craic." he grinned. "It means a few things, but I meant to say what's up."

[adeleffs-deactivated20140907]

"The… craic?" Adéle asked, her eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "I was just wondering where everyone had gone to - the house seems like it is empty." She smiled, glancing toward the boy. "What are you doing?"

[ftconan]

"I meant 'what's up', I keep forgetting that people here don't speak like that." Conan chuckled with a crinkle of his nose. "It does, things have been kinda quiet," he commented before glancing down at his notepad at her next question, "Well, I took the opportunity to work on some lyrics and possible chord progressions, though all I've really been doing is doodling."

[blaise-laurent-deactivated20140]

Blaise poked his head into the common room, wanting to see if anyone was in here. “Um, hello?” he said, unsure what the other man had said or what he meant by it. “What did you say?”

[ftconan]

Conan smiled at him, raising an eyebrow slightly before the realization set in. "Oh -- I said what's the craic, you know -- like what's up?" He explained, the fact that his speaking habits would probably not apply here in America, especially not with people from multiple different locations making him feel slightly out of place.

[oaklandbanks]

"I’d would probably answer that question if I actually knew what the hell that even meant. Cause, to be honest, it looks as if you’re just asking me if I have any crack, and dude, I don’t hit that stuff." Oakland mentioned, laughing slightly as he looked at the dude.

[ftconan]

Conan  laughed brightly, shaking his head at what he'd just heard. Things were so different here, and he hadn't even considered how the everyday phrases he was so used to hearing would be drastically out of place in this country. "It means a lotta things, but I was just asking what's up." He explained with a grin.