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lostcarnival2016-12-17 12:19 am
fragileandsoft) wrote in lostcarnival2016-12-17 12:19 am
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I Think I Need A Little Change
Who: Greg and Anyone
Where: Around and about
When: In the week or so following the kidnappings
What:The feeling when you just can't find the silver lining and give up trying
While Steven's more than earned some time off of work recovering from his wound and the sudden rush of changes, Greg can't justify the same. As much as he'd like to stay with Steven all day there's still things that need fixing and lights that need arranging, and so long as Steven's in no actual danger Greg has to trust he can be left to his own devices. After all, Greg usually has to leave him to his own devices even when there is actual danger. That's how things have always been. It's no different.
No different, no different. Who cares about growing horns or fangs or the rest, it's happening to everyone. He has to get over it, deal with the differences, it gets better after all, and so many people just love living here, and what has he got to complain about anyway. Steven's fine, he's fine, everything's fine.
A. On the job
The work is just involved enough that Greg can focus in on it and block out the excess of frustration and distress plaguing his consciousness. The rest of the world fades to a blur while he works.
Still, sleep deprived, working on autopilot, and electrical wires rarely make a good combination. If he doesn't irritate people with an overbright spotlight shining in their eyes, he may draw ire via the occasional yelp as he shocks himself.
B. Comfort Eating
Greg's never been the most outgoing or energetic person around, but he's made an effort to appear open and friendly to his coworkers and peers in passing. Still, he's fairly certain he's of passing interest to anyone, and that suits him just fine right now. He moves quickly around the grounds, avoiding eye contact and speaking little. If he can't shake off this bad mood, he may as well avoid rubbing anyone the wrong way with his moping.
The longest he spends outside of work or his trailer is in the cafeteria, where he guzzles down coffee and whatever's served with the highest calorie count. When all else fails, he can stockpile the energy and comfort. It's not exactly the prettiest sight, but he does make the effort to eat by himself where no one has to watch him scarf it down. Doing great, feeling fantastic.
Where: Around and about
When: In the week or so following the kidnappings
What:The feeling when you just can't find the silver lining and give up trying
While Steven's more than earned some time off of work recovering from his wound and the sudden rush of changes, Greg can't justify the same. As much as he'd like to stay with Steven all day there's still things that need fixing and lights that need arranging, and so long as Steven's in no actual danger Greg has to trust he can be left to his own devices. After all, Greg usually has to leave him to his own devices even when there is actual danger. That's how things have always been. It's no different.
No different, no different. Who cares about growing horns or fangs or the rest, it's happening to everyone. He has to get over it, deal with the differences, it gets better after all, and so many people just love living here, and what has he got to complain about anyway. Steven's fine, he's fine, everything's fine.
A. On the job
The work is just involved enough that Greg can focus in on it and block out the excess of frustration and distress plaguing his consciousness. The rest of the world fades to a blur while he works.
Still, sleep deprived, working on autopilot, and electrical wires rarely make a good combination. If he doesn't irritate people with an overbright spotlight shining in their eyes, he may draw ire via the occasional yelp as he shocks himself.
B. Comfort Eating
Greg's never been the most outgoing or energetic person around, but he's made an effort to appear open and friendly to his coworkers and peers in passing. Still, he's fairly certain he's of passing interest to anyone, and that suits him just fine right now. He moves quickly around the grounds, avoiding eye contact and speaking little. If he can't shake off this bad mood, he may as well avoid rubbing anyone the wrong way with his moping.
The longest he spends outside of work or his trailer is in the cafeteria, where he guzzles down coffee and whatever's served with the highest calorie count. When all else fails, he can stockpile the energy and comfort. It's not exactly the prettiest sight, but he does make the effort to eat by himself where no one has to watch him scarf it down. Doing great, feeling fantastic.
my fault for the long wait on tags sorry bud
Greg touches down on solid ground again, and dusts off his hands on a stained shirt. ]
Ah, Theman Gongenzaka, right? Whatcha need?
it's all good i slogged my way to A question...mbby not the original but hey
[HEY!!!] G-GONGENZAKA NOBORU..!
My name is Noboru...! Not 'the man'..! [Normally Greg would receive absolutely incredulous shouts about being mocked...except that feels just a bit awkward with what he was going to ask in the first place.
Not to mention this is Greg. Does Greg mock people? He sure doesn't think so.] Hmn..! As it is...
...I, the man Gongenzaka, had a question to ask of you... ... [There is a pause. And well...it's less of a 'question' question, and more-]
...How are you faring, Greg?
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[ Greg's ready to apologize further, but Gongenzaka's question catches him off guard. He stares, then deflates into a tired smile. ]
You went and searched me out just to check on me?
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Gongenzaka nods, and his expression sobers a bit more.] Aah, of course. Steven is your son, is he not? What happened then...while he may have recovered, at least partially...I cannot imagine it sits well.
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[ He knows he could be handling it better, but he and Gongenzaka haven't spoken all that much. It would be pretty rude to unload all his concerns. ]
It's really kind of you to look in on us. You--you're the one who helped him get to the doctor, aren't you?
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It was the least that I, the man Gongenzaka, could do..! When I found them both-Steven and Peridot, they were still a fair ways from the tent...in such a state, it becomes 'the sooner the better' after all.
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Greg smiles at the young man. What matters is it worked out.] I can't thank you enough for that. If there's any way I can do something for you, let me know.
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It was a matter of health..! [He insists, shaking his head furiously.] Please-I, the man Gongenzaka, could not forgive myself if I were to request something in return for helping another!
Such things cannot have prices put upon them!
[Is this a pride thing or a culture thing, because it's a Thing thing, that's for sure.]
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[ His smile grows even warmer as he spreads his hands. He has to appreciate such levels of earnestness. ]
But... if you ever need anything as a friend. Gimme a call.
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He does end up sputtering and flustering as Greg makes the same-but-different offer however, face red as he nods.] A-Auh-
I- I, the man Gongenzaka, shall do just that then..!
[It's definitely a mix of Things.]