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[ Despite being connected to the network, it’s clear from the first sentence that the conversation participants are still having a talk of their own. ]

I take it that you don’t want to investigate who our fellow network users are then?

We’ve already looked over the back-dated entries, it’s a network mostly filled with teenagers.

You say that like it’s a some sort of terrible tragedy.

I simply think it’s a waste of advanced technology. Regardless of why we all have access to it in the first place.

[ There’s a slight pause, a moment of complete silence. ]

You’re already connected, aren’t you?

First impressions are everything, my dear sister. Would you like to try again?

No. You seem to forget that while impressions are important, actions speak louder than words. I intend to investigate those lights.

I’ve read that the little light show has happened before. I don’t suppose that anyone would be willing to give a few details about the initial incident, would they?

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So it's okay because you're not shoehorning?

Sarcasm is a technique best utilised in small doses.

It does lose it's impact when present in each and every sentence.

I dunno about that. I think it depends on how witty the sarcastic person in question is, you know?

Which would depend on the individual's sense of timing. A witty remark tends to fall flat unless there is an appropriate comment for it to follow.

Well, can't argue you there, Robbie.

Robbie?

[ Somewhere off in the background, Rosalind makes a muffled sound. As though she's trying not to laugh. ]

Yeah, you know. Short for Robert? Your name?

[ that thing you gave her that she's going to forever mangle in such a way? ]

I'm well aware of that point. I simply don't understand what is apparently wrong with my full name.

[ Okay. Rosalind can't keep prevent the short laugh this time. ]

It's a nickname. The whole point of nicknames is not to use the full name, y'know?

[ you're just lucky she shortened your actual name, but give her time and she'll start calling you something else. ]

I understand the purpose of a nickname. I simply think it's unnecessary in this instance.

[ This is going to end in metaphorical tears. And a whole lot of laughter. ]

Lucky for you, I disagree! So don't sweat it too much, Robbie.

[ the surest way to ensure she keeps doing it: telling her to stop. ]

And I disagree with you in turn. Although I doubt that will deter you in any way.

[ Sophie outright laughs at that, clearly amused. ]

Probably not! But hey, if you protest Robbie that much, I'm sure I could come up with something else. Stuffy?

I would rather the first one.

[ It's almost possible to hear his disapproving expression. ]

See? I knew you'd come around, Robbie!

[ It is her very favorite sound. ]

If that is how you wish to phrase this reluctant acceptance.

[ He will never live this down. ]

Reluctant acceptance is still acceptance!

[ the life of a thirteen-year-old name bully ]

I cannot argue with that point.

Edited 2013-10-12 13:59 (UTC)

On that note, I'll leave you to it while my victory is still fresh. Later, Robbie!

Still not my name.

I believe by this point, you shall simply have to accept it.

I suppose I shall.

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