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“Got to much to do to be lonely.”

Tseng ignored the jab at his honesty, since, to his knowledge it wasn’t true anyway. Then again… Perhaps a look into the employee files was in order later… Besides, he still got some reaction out of Reno for turning the man’s playfulness literal, so there was that.

“It won’t turn on. I didn’t examine it further than that. If and when you can get it to turn on, you can check for any other problems.” Now he was sure Reno was stalling. After all, both of the problems he had offered could be discovered in less than 10 seconds. It was a coffee maker, not a delicate piece of technical equipment. Hit it if it doesn’t work and, if it still doesn’t work, replace it.

andthisisgonnahurt

Oh, Reno was all kinds of into being the kind of tech support that allowed him to abuse machinery and then replace it if it didn’t work after that. He was just hoping Rufus wasn’t actually IN his office, or Tseng’s games would be nothing in comparison.

“Got it. Alright, let you know what happens,” he offered, giving his boss a half-assed salute and wandering off in that direction. “I’m blamin’ you if it tries to terminate me.”

tsengoftheturks

He didn't dignify that last remark with a reply. Shaking his head in amusement at the thought of Reno being attacked by a coffee maker, Tseng also turned and went about his business. Or, as business as 'fetch coffee for the president' could be. Oh the joys of slow days.

#andthisisgonnahurt #I'll check it out.#But I'm going out of town for a few days so that might not work.#Perhaps we can start something when I get back if the opening is gone.#c:

andthisisgonnahurt

“Liar,” Reno snorted, rolling his eyes at the ‘job description’ and then Tseng’s literal interpretation of his exaggeration. He was 99% sure Tseng was aware that he was exaggerating Rufus’ office into something more dangerous than it was, but was choosing to ignore him. Fine, whatever, no big deal.

A simple, ‘yes, sir’ was something that Reno was saving up for the perfect time. He knew that when he used it, Tseng was going to be so surprised and confused that it would cause an unusual reaction, and he didn’t want to waste it on just anything. Besides, he was pretty sure that most of the people he talked to enjoyed his company, and those that didn’t? They could suck it. “I was kiddin’, Tseng. I ain’t wastin’ more time than I gotta on that thing. So, what? It just won’t turn on, or it’s leakin’, or what?”

tsengoftheturks

Tseng ignored the jab at his honesty, since, to his knowledge it wasn't true anyway. Then again... Perhaps a look into the employee files was in order later... Besides, he still got some reaction out of Reno for turning the man's playfulness literal, so there was that.

"It won't turn on. I didn't examine it further than that. If and when you can get it to turn on, you can check for any other problems." Now he was sure Reno was stalling. After all, both of the problems he had offered could be discovered in less than 10 seconds. It was a coffee maker, not a delicate piece of technical equipment. Hit it if it doesn't work and, if it still doesn't work, replace it.

#andthisisgonnahurt #There's always more where this came from!#happyface 8D #No be sads kay?

iasant-deactivated20150714

#turks #badasses #damn straight

andthisisgonnahurt

Okay, so Tseng made a good point; Reno never could have handled standing perfectly still and staring at a wall. Not a chance. He wasn’t hyperactive and therefore probably could have done it, but nope. Not happening. He was a man of action (when he wasn’t feeling lazy), and if he was in a plain room with nothing to look at, he’d have either paced the area or napped. Both were legitimate and which occurred would be based on his current level of energy and nerves. Just staring at walls wasn’t his kind of deal.

“You’re cruel and unusual, man. Seriously,” he pointed out, actually giving Tseng the mental tic mark for a point. Not that he’d have actually done most of what he was asked (and if he did, Tseng would have regretted the report), but that Tseng actually put together that whole thing, then mentioned the standing in a room staring at the wall, deserved some form of recognition, even if he didn’t verbally admit it. If Tseng ever went off the deep end, Reno might have actually been slightly worried, if only because he did seem to understand people and what made them tick. Or at least, he understood Reno, which was all the redhead cared about. Number one, all the way. “You got it, boss. Coffee machine and red flags, pretty sure I can handle that. If you don’t hear from me in like…I dunno, an hour, send back-up. Never know what Rufus has goin’ on up in that office, and I’ll get frustrated with it before that.”

tsengoftheturks

"You'll find 'cruel and unusual' are in my job description, Reno." Not truthfully. He wasn't even sure he had a job description outside of unconditional loyalty to one Rufus Shinra. Everything else after that basically fell in line.

"And if it does take you more than an hour, just scrap it and send for a new one. The only back-up you should need is your phone." The man made it sound like Rufus' office was akin to the science labs. Tseng knew that the redhead's exaggerations and tendency to talk first and think later were just part of who he was, but would a simple 'yes, sir' hurt once in a while instead voicing each thought that came to mind. Probably. Even if Reno ever did assent that easily, he would likely be immediately interrogated under suspicion of being a plant.

#andthisisgonnahurt #That is why coffee shouldn't be grown near mako reactors.#Just get to work Reno. >|

theshinrabuilding-blog

#Typical meeting.#The minutes are rather boring.#. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Astronomy Summary

• Only 2 students attended [[I'm glad someone showed, but that doesn't mean I wasn't disappointed.]]

• Tidus forget his quill, text, and how to use his telescope without blinding himself

• Yuna was well prepared

• Tidus lost 5 points from Gryffindor but earned them back via a lucky guess

• Located Saturn and identified its moons

• Gave the 2 students the subject for the next quiz as review homework

#ffuau #Hogwarts FFUAU

gundamdayum

#ffuau #Hogwarts FFUAU

Is there anyone interested in Atronomy?

I'd be starting in about half an hour, if so.

#ffuau #Hogwarts FFUAU

tsengoftheturks

Reno’s shift in demeanor and assent drew any wandering thoughts lamenting his own degrading to an errand boy back to the present situation. It could only mean one thing: Reno knew Tseng was playing with him and he was game. Perfect. “You would have to try the TV to see that it’s working. While you’re doing so, review all the news stations and have a record of all reported current events to me by this evening. The radio as well. Be sure to scan for any pirate frequencies. Everything should be categorized by relevance to the company and level of import. Oh, and I expect a complete catalog of what systems you checked and their status, pre and post your maintenance.”

If Tseng actually received the reports, he would have to admit defeat this round. Although, weighing the other Turk’s dislike of busy work—and paperwork specifically—, the odds were in the director’s favor. Reno was far more suited to field work and, in all honesty, Tseng would much rather be using his coworker’s skills than testing his patience. Perhaps, in a stroke of dumb luck, Reno might actually find something on the airwaves of Midgar, and then they could both cease this monotony-induced pissing contest.

andthisisgonnahurt

Oh, yeah, no way. Tseng just dropped a whole bunch of nonsense busy work on him, and despite Reno’s decision of a moment ago to not get irritated, there it was again. His jaw dropped a little as he stared, trying to imagine how long all that would take. Waaaay too long. If Reno intended to do any training today, which he did, he wasn’t doing all of that.

Still, watching TV for a little while wouldn’t be so bad, and maybe he could just make it a point to make his report ridiculous enough that Tseng wouldn’t ask again. He was pretty good at it. “Okay, I get it. You’re tryin’ to bore me to death. Is it too late to just shut up and look into the coffee machine?”

tsengoftheturks

"If I was trying to bore you to death, I would have told you to stand perfectly still for an hour and stare at the wall. That would be more than sufficient to do the job," he reasoned. Surely there could be no worse fate for a person who was best known for their movement, be it physical or mechanical.

Contemplating letting Reno off the hook, Tseng realized that what he had suggested had been because it was something he knew needed doing. "You should at least gloss over the news and radio. You could even do so while doing something else as long as you lend it half an ear and note anything important. You know what to look for. Normally I would have an assistant or intern scan the stations but we've been short handed recently." That wasn't all the needless work he had unloaded on his coworker, though. And it really was needless. Reno was far too much of a company asset to have his hands tied up for how many hours it would take to complete everything.

Tseng mentally checked off everything he had told Reno to do and eliminated everything that was purely for getting a rise out of the man. "Check Rufus' coffee machine and then you're free to do whatever so long as you scan the channels at some point and report back any red flags. That is all."

#andthisisgonnahurt #It's what I do.

tsengoftheturks

How easily riled the other Turk was was always a source of amusement for the otherwise indifferent man. Normally he would prod at Reno a few more times, but there was still the matter of the president’s coffee to fetch. A moment’s pause had him resisting the urge to sigh at what he’d been reduced to, but such thoughts could wait.

He considered the other man’s question. Maybe another slight jab couldn’t hurt. “To my knowledge, everything else is in working order. However, since you volunteered, examine the other systems in his office while you’re there.”

andthisisgonnahurt

Well, at least it amused someone, since Reno wasn’t all that entertained by the prospect of playing handyman when someone else who was less qualified for more interesting work could have been doing it. While ‘lazy’ was a bit harsh for him, it was something people commonly called him, so it wasn’t surprising that he wasn’t really into the idea of going to deal with a coffeemaker.

He was honestly expecting more out of Tseng that this, so the guy must have had something else on his mind. Reno merely smirked a little, rolling his shoulders back and letting the whole situation just kind of mellow right out of him as further instruction was offered. Tseng was screwing with him, that was what this was. The coffee machine might have been broken, but Tseng only wanted him to deal with it because it was funny. Fine, no big deal. “You got it. Been wantin’ to give that tv a try, anyway.”

tsengoftheturks

Reno's shift in demeanor and assent drew any wandering thoughts lamenting his own degrading to an errand boy back to the present situation. It could only mean one thing: Reno knew Tseng was playing with him and he was game. Perfect. "You would have to try the TV to see that it's working. While you're doing so, review all the news stations and have a record of all reported current events to me by this evening. The radio as well. Be sure to scan for any pirate frequencies. Everything should be categorized by relevance to the company and level of import. Oh, and I expect a complete catalog of what systems you checked and their status, pre and post your maintenance."

If Tseng actually received the reports, he would have to admit defeat this round. Although, weighing the other Turk's dislike of busy work—and paperwork specifically—, the odds were in the director's favor. Reno was far more suited to field work and, in all honesty, Tseng would much rather be using his coworker's skills than testing his patience. Perhaps, in a stroke of dumb luck, Reno might actually find something on the airwaves of Midgar, and then they could both cease this monotony-induced pissing contest.

#andthisisgonnahurt #He is the fastest Turk after all.#Sorry for the late reply.#And the lame. ;3;

#Wanted to roleplay and maybe host an Astronomy class tonight.#Real-estate writing has locked up access to my muse.#Tseng would be a horrible salesman.#Buy this or I'll sick my subordinates on you. doesn't go over too well with most people.

rpprotips

RP Pro Tip 30:

Improvisation in roleplay is coming up with action on the spot, rather than planning it out. Most RP is improvised. Therefore, it pays to know a thing or two about how to improvise. Fortunately, we can take a few pointers from the classical art of theatre.

1. Don’t block. Blocking is when your partner tries to take the action in one direction, and you deny them— either because you don’t recognize the direction they’re headed, or because you have your own ideas of where it should go. Here’s an example I see all the time: one character will ask another, “What can I do for you?” This is a fantastic opening for roleplay which is almost always denied. Most characters will say, “Nothing, thanks.” And suddenly you’re left with nothing to talk about. Instead, come up with something they can do for you. Take into consideration what your character might be doing that they would need help with, or what area of expertise the character you’re interacting with might be able to contribute.

2. Don’t put yourself above your partner. It’s not a competition, it’s a collaboration. If you’re open to new directions and give your partner a chance to shine, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. When they look good, you both look good. Never try to take RP in a direction that feels unnatural or forced.

3. Tell a story. Give your interaction some structure. Assign a purpose to your character— it can be as simple as “I was just stepping out for some coffee!” or as complex as, “Oh my god Darth Vader has invaded Narnia!” The more material you give to your interaction, the easier time you’ll have keeping it going.

As with all tips, keep in mind that these are suggestions— not rules. There are a lot of fantastic roleplayers out there who do just fine without regard to these guidelines. But for those who find themselves struggling, this may help.

Suggested by shieldagentmorgan