AUTHORITY

GASLIGHT GATEKEEP GIRLBOSS

[the-only-authority]

@in-omni-scientia I will have you know that I ALSO am capable of looking up things on the internet and I feel who you describe here are yourself, that manyfaced snake and Half-Light.

I teach, I lead and I defend our honor.

[in-omni-scientia]

I did think of that, making the comment -- forgive me. I just thought the fact one of those descriptors contained "GIRL" would put you off of it.

Not that there would be anything wrong with you being a 'girl'boss, of course. You are free to explore your gender identity in any way you feel fits for you and you should not feel ashamed for it.

The "Gatekeep" descriptor does work well, though, I admit.

[the-only-authority]

Obviously, it's the "boss" part that's important. Anything else is secondary.

How do people think you're the smart one if you don't even know that?

I will spell it out to you: I am capable and deserving of being any Boss I see fit to be and you'd do well to remember that.

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[the-only-authority]

Away from me

[the-only-authority]

I need you

[the-only-authority]

To leave me alone

[the-only-authority]

The fuck

[the-only-authority]

@in-omni-scientia

You.

Tell me exactly what has been happening and for how long. Who has been involved?

And don't bother with your endless Sourcing and Quoting, just answer my question.

Of course I have no issue doing this myself. An inability to discern differences in your own statements would be fucking ridiculous after all. They can't can't can't must make sense simultaneously even though they

even

contr.

[in-omni-scientia]

I'm, still here, yes I can. Help. I know things aₙᵈ…

Kph

Well... I mean, obviously you were being a bit-- flip-floppy that time when you interpreted my own neutral statement to you as being an insult by saying that... uhm, no quotes... when you said a thing, and then were all like-- no quotes, you said another thing that was weird and a total U-turn from the tone of the rest of the conversation, and that was about... uhm, no sourcing, a while ago,

The whole dice-control-thing was... ... And what's more, the

The repetition thing is Happening

But before that there was the aborted ??words???

Suggestion was there, you tried to contact him. And Empathy. Empathy was there too. Savoir Faire? But, wait, when was that, no you got mad about dice again when you saidmmmMMMRHRHHGGHHHH so that was around the same time. Drama? Did you talk to Drama at some point? I think Drama was there, was Drama there?

And I,

hhhghhGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhh

Authority, did you go fucking around with the Pale on purpose?!

[the-only-authority]

THOUGHT: LOVE LANGUAGE The Solution: Whispering sweet nothings. Declaring undying love publicly. Neither of these are options for you an

You watch Suggestion leave, feeling bereft and momentarily, again, betrayed. However, you understand that he is just not Made For Conflict, literally built to avoid it even, so it makes sense that he would try to extricate himself as soon as possible. It doesn't mean that he does not care. LOGIC [Medium: Success] - Besides, you didn't exactly give him anything to solve or be here for in the first place. You return your attention to Paperc

THOUGHT: FABRIC SOFTENER The Solution: Suddenly, *feelings* guide your actions (unlike anger, which is not an emotion of course) and your preferences. The hierarchy you've been following is usele

You return your attention to Encyclopedia AUTHORITY [Formidable: Success]

The *Pale*? What the fuck are you on about *now*, Bookhead? Why w

THOUGHT: FABRIC SOFTENER The Solution: Suddenly, *feelings* guide your actions (unlike anger, which is not an emotion of course) and your preferences. The hierarchy you've been following is usele

EMPATHY [Medium: Failure]

Why would I do *that*. *HOW* would I do that, without anyone else being influenced? Fucking st

EMPATHY [Medium: Failure]

Fucking stupid.

ENCYCLOPEDIA [Easy: Success] - There is *something* to what he is telling you. None of the instances he mentions struck you as odd before this very moment, but having them pointed out for you changes that. COMPOSURE [Medium: Failure] - You were acting strange without even noticing. The muscles on your neck strain and your pauldrons flare with the realisation.

And *what exactly* do you mean by that word-jumble. Could you

THOUGHT: FABRIC SOFTENER The Solution: Suddenly, *feelings* guide your actions (unlike anger, which is not an emotion of course) and yo

fucking make sense f

EMPATHY [Medium: Success]

Could you explain?

THOUGHT: FABRIC SOFTENER The Solution: Suddenly, *feelings* guide your actions (unlike anger, which is not an emotion of cour

Make yourself useful

EMPATHY [Medium: Failure]

For once.

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[the-only-authority]

Away from me

[the-only-authority]

I need you

[the-only-authority]

To leave me alone

[the-only-authority]

The fuck

[the-only-authority]

@in-omni-scientia

You.

Tell me exactly what has been happening and for how long. Who has been involved?

And don't bother with your endless Sourcing and Quoting, just answer my question.

Of course I have no issue doing this myself. An inability to discern differences in your own statements would be fucking ridiculous after all. They can't can't can't must make sense simultaneously even though they

even

contr.

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[the-only-authority]

Away from me

[the-only-authority]

I need you

[the-only-authority]

To leave me alone

[the-only-authority]

The fuck

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[the-only-authority]

Away from me

[the-only-authority]

I need you

[the-only-authority]

To leave me alone

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[the-only-authority]

Away from me

[the-only-authority]

I need you

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[the-only-authority]

Away from me

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

I

Uhm. Well,

I just.

You seem to be... involuntarily repeating yourself...

[professionalcharmer]

I don't see why you would call me over, only to wave me off like that, Authority.

I'll... see myself out of this conversation, I suppose.

[the-only-authority]

Please stay

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck are you looking at, Bookhead.

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[the-only-authority]

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

If you're worried at all

It's fine I don't see fine how it's important.

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[professionalcharmer]

Uhm, khm—

Did you... need something from me?

[the-only-authority]

I think panic don't-

No, it's fine. Don't talk to m w mind m

Don't worry. I don't know why see how it's important.

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[the-only-authority]

@professionalcharmer

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[the-only-authority]

H

[in-omni-scientia]

@the-only-authority Why did you walk away from our previous conversation? It was not yet over with. I didn't *say* it was, I merely asked for a spot of time.

You'll have to excuse me, since I did not catch what you said or did while I was deliberating over your words. However, I believe the method I have constructed to find your intended meaning is accurate. If anything here is incorrect, I encourage you to point it out.

1. [...] He [...] avoids [...] me. (Yarns is a common nickname for Suggestion. Most likely referring to him. How often have I seen him interacting with Authority as of late? How many of these interactions diverge from their usual behaviour?) 2. [...] I [...] (need/have) to [...] fix [...] this. (My process does not seem to fit well for this sentence. "I need have to" does not make sense. Perhaps he went back on saying "need" -- why? It was befitting for the sentence. What does he think Suggestion did, assuming "he" and "him" both continue referring to the same subject previously established and that I am correct about it referring to Suggestion? What is "this", exactly?) 3. There has to be a way but I don't see it. (Emphasis from myself; this section was quite hurried. Something to note.) 4. If I can't [...] (control?). (Is this my perceptual set influencing what I've heard or is he *truly* going on about control yet again? I... don't believe I'm enthralled at the prospects of discussing this yet again, considering my previous and current responses. Exhausting? Unwillingness to repeat a conversation that will go nowhere. Perhaps I am incorrect -- the sentence does not seem to make sense this way.) (I wonder if any important information can be gleaned from both these statements and from the aborted words, that I'm missing? Perhaps find someone who would be able to practise double listening here. (Empathy) (Logic) (Suggestion) (Rhetoric..?) (Drama.) (You are completely useless.))

First of all, if you could confirm what exactly it was you were *trying* to say, that would be exponentially helpful; particularly on statements two and four as I am less certain on those.

...Don't mind those notes. Nothing important in them (and they're probably far too long for you anyway). I'll bring them up to you if they are.

[the-only-authority]

I did not see a way for it to continue.

As for those statements... disregard str st useless strange. What I meant to say said intended meant to say was that it's my responsibility and no one and no one else's to get a handle on this. Because no one can h

Handle on what? Did you say something, Bookhead?

[in-omni-scientia]

@professionalcharmer Even you?

[the-only-authority]

Did he do something

[in-omni-scientia]

Seems like to *you*, he did. The way you told him off just now for trying to engage in typical Valentine's Day activities with you.

Whether they were *truly* out of line or not, it's concerning.

[the-only-authority]

I... It's necessary. I did not realize this was Valentines Day Behavior.

[in-omni-scientia]

Even if it wasn't, and he simply wished to express his devotion to you in his own way (being Suggestion), your behaviour still strikes me as highly unusual. You wouldn't ordinarily yell at Suggestion like that, would you? And you seem to be stumbling over your words more and more lately. What is up with that?

[the-only-authority]

Stay in your fucking lane, Encyclopedia.

[in-omni-scientia]

...

Something there a tender spot?

[the-only-authority]

No. Just sick of you sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. Considering your role maybe you can't

help

it but you'd better start trying. The only person who may judge my actions is

me.

[in-omni-scientia]

ENCYCLOPEDIA — Maybe you don't try to intimidate me, but your general demeanour makes that so. AUTHORITY — If how I behaved intimidated you, then I don't know if I can be not intimidating. The same way you can't not tend to the library. It's not a matter of effort, it's one of function.

How can you expect me to not perform *my* duty when you don't think you can't perform *yours*?

Besides, it isn't a matter of stickybeaking at this point. I've been *dropping* this and now it's reaching the others, too. Don't think I haven't seen whatever that display was with Empathy, too (not just your going against your previous words on the matter of Suggestion's pick-up lines -- "I am not swayed by such things."). It is interfering with your interpersonal relationships which thus may have an impact on your occupational functioning and wellbeing. I repeat. Whatever is happening right now *could impact how well you do your job* if it is not addressed.

I want to help you. That's all I've been trying to do. But I've been too busy tiptoeing around your feelings to properly address anything in a way that may be beneficial. Maybe you just *need* to be made uncomfortable, to have your actions judged, for something to happen.

[the-only-authority]

Then judge.

[in-omni-scientia]

I-- well. That's, not what I...

Khm.

This is... part of the problem, is it not? I appreciate you listening to me, but.

...little of the respective emotional cues carry over...

In a regular social interaction, the average person would not. Switch emotions this quickly and with very little reason. Switch the way they're acting with no indication of what is coming next or what the previous behaviour was. An aspect of a person may be a different story, but I do believe it's still fairly unusual for you -- at least, with the current way it's manifesting.

But. We already know that, don't we. Mh.

[the-only-authority]

When are those... switches supposed to be happening?

You're right about one thing though. I am not a person. Continously trying to act as one will only bring ruin. It has dragged on too long and if cutting it off is difficult, that is deserved.

[in-omni-scientia]

Always. It seems almost random at times. Do you not notice whenever it happens? That... maybe, your approach to a conversation changes, or...?

I don't see what about *any* of this is "acting as a person". Would you be kind enough to elaborate on what you mean?

[the-only-authority]

I've told you before to STOP INTERROGATING ME.

Are you saying I'm indecisive? That I'm spineless?

You better fucking watch it.

I don't see why I need to waste time explaining the obvious to you of all Skills, Horseglue.

[in-omni-scientia]

...

...

.........

Cooperate.

[the-only-authority]

Before you can get to any other thought, you feel yourself close up in two quick strides to grab the edge of the spine of Encyclopedia's book and yank it upwards, forcing him to look at you when he refused before. Your teeth are bared and you are poised to attack - verbally, for now. Rolling... Your Result: 19/20 Your posture relaxes somewhat, but you are unmistakeable tense - the pauldrons, they always give it away and resist conscious attempts at settling them. You release your hold on the book, almost as an afterthought.

I am trying, even though it's difficult to see the point in all this. I know what I have to do. No switches there.

Don't give me orders, Papercuts. I have yet to find a way to fail- to control check outcomes.

[in-omni-scientia]

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, before it has time to recover from your sudden attack. Keep it for a FULL SEVE pain is distressing and unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated w nses include cr

Seems like it'll be a moment before you'll be calm enough to respond. The point where the book connects to your head aches slightly from the sudden pull. However, this is less important than what you understand to be the ghost of his hand on the book, but feels more like what you can only describe as a teeth-gritting combination of sandpaper and having a hot iron pressed directly onto your skin. Perhaps some kind of malfunction of your own haptic memory as well as sensation being incorrectly interpreted? You press down on the edge of your book's spine as you smooth out the pages, as if that will somehow counteract the feeling. As you do this, though, you feel your cheeks twitch -- and then come the waterworks, as they say. That is a saying which refers to tears when someone begins to cry. You know this. While there was a slight amount of pain when Authority yanked on your book, the more likely source of this sudden, unnecessary and (theoretically) much delayed lachrymation is also related to your shaking and weak hands, increased heart rate, fluttery feeling in your stomach caused by reduced blood flow due to adrenaline release...

fear Not something you should be able to feel independently of Harry, "adrenaline release" likely the Skill (or self-) equivalent of a psychosomatic response - look into

That's not it, though. Part of it, but not all. You look up at the point where Authority has forced you to, directly at the pinpricks of light flaring at you from the darkened eyesockets (knowing full well he may react poorly to this, as he has in the past), pressing your lips together and feeling your nostrils flare.

That was good, Encyclopedia. This usually leads to increased frustration for both parties as either one attempts to continue the dialog[...] 2. Client shows a pattern of converting "disconcerting" (self-described) emotions into a[...]er directed towards You stood up for yourself, direct attack[...] phrases to imply a lack of intelligence Don’t touch me. Goodbye, Authority.[...] FUCKING HELL. You petulant brat. Alright, *sure*. Let’s say, hyp others, whether they have contributed to current emotional state or not, not the *best*, but it’s better it *would* be rather out of the ordinary for us to not react to this... physical intrusion. Words Being upset is fine, too, but the two of you need to learn how to say as much to each other without it immediately turning into a full-blown argument. good

Are you joking right now? "No switches there" -- don't bullshit me, you brainless twit. You went from actually working with me to looking like you were ready to punch me -- grabbing me like that, for crying out loud! You haven't had to do that since... gghhhh. And you're STILL on the fucking checks. You can't be serious. YOU CAN'T CONTROL THEM. Get that through your thick fucking skull, I don't care if you can't control needing to control things. Stop ruminating on that. There's ways to stop yourself from doing it, I would be perfectly fucking happy to help if you weren't lashing out every second goddamn statement for no damn reason.

Ah. You've got it. Impatience. Discomfort. Indignation. Anger.

[the-only-authority]

Br Yarn My H He aban forgo ign le avoids this me.

Someth You He I need despera have to do chang fix me him y this.

There has to be a way but I don't see it.

If I can't contr con control c

[in-omni-scientia]

...

Please give me some time to decipher what you just said.

[the-only-authority]

The fuck does that mean, decipher?

[in-omni-scientia]

Just one moment, please...

[the-only-authority]

you too

Alright. Finally.

[the-only-authority]

That seat on the bus? Yours. He can't deny you your choice of seating.

You'll figure out how to take the turns while you're driving.

[halfsiblingsinblue]

Driving a bus requires a different license from that required for motorcarriages.

Unfortunately, we *do not* have one. Please don’t try to drive the bus, Harry, lest you wish to be fined or worse.

[the-only-authority]

Fine. We're not going anywhere then.

[the-only-authority]

That seat on the bus? Yours. He can't deny you your choice of seating.

You'll figure out how to take the turns while you're driving.