Bedroom Talk

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Type: Voice/Text
Sender ID: hammertime (Darin Altway)
To: Public
Subject: beds
Warnings: He's so stupid you guys

[Darin clears his throat because forget typing all of this out.]

Okay guys, I need you all to settle a bit of an argument Zelda and I are having.

See, we were out shopping for furniture for our new place and she tells me I need a bed. I say "you're right, I do! I know just the type!" So I go and I show her the hammocks because back home, I slept in a hammock. So she says [Darin clears his throat and proceeds to do his best Zelda voice] "Don't be preposterous, a hammock is not a proper bed."

Which is wrong. Because a hammock is totally a bed. Lots of things can be beds. So, to prove my point, I made this chart.



As you can see by this chart that I spent entirely too much time on, the parameters that dictate an objects "bedability" are thus. I think it's a pretty open and shut case.

Anyway, I think this explains why I should be allowed to get a hammock in my room. You guys are on my side on this, right?

[Just...you know. Ignore how he casually dropped that they're living together because he's brain dead.]

Comments

[forgeabettertomorrow]

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I’ll support her with everything I have. Everything I am.

Because that’s what a good smith does. We throw our arms and hammers to support the people and causes we care about. We make sure that the heroes come home to the people that they love.

[ramuhs]

[There's a quiet chuckle at that.]

Well said.

[A light smile as he regards Darin for a moment.]

I've seen many couples in my time, and all different for many reasons. Since it seems you both have already discussed it and came to an arrangement that you both agree with, then you likely don't need any other opinions or advice.

What's important is that you both continue to be open about your feelings and wants, and it's all right to be a little selfish. Sometimes being selfless can make things worse, instead.

[A moment of pause at that, as if he's reflecting before he continues.]

I wish you both the best, however it may look. Just don't have any regrets whatever choice you make.

This may be your only chance, after all, so make the most of it and enjoy what you have while you can.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...Thanks, Cid.

I don't really know how to 'want' things but...I think I'm figuring it out. Slowly.

Besides...I'm not the type of guy who looks down on what he has now. What we have is more than I ever thought possible. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[ramuhs]

[There's another soft grin before it turns a little more playful.]

Now, even though you may not be official, it's still clear there's something going on between you two.

[A wag of his finger.]

Be sure to treat her right regardless. I'll not hear of any complaints.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Tell you what, if I ever let her down I'll expect a personal knock on my door.

[ramuhs]

I've a feeling there would be quite the line at that.

[Just a grin before he returns to the very start of this discussion.]

Until then, you should consider my proposal of having a convertible bed.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Honestly, modular furniture as a whole would be a great idea. Especially with how crammed the apartments could be.

[ramuhs]

[....Hm.

He grins.]

Well now, that's a fine business proposal, innit? What say you we develop a few ourselves?

[While there might be some now, it's not as common place yet it seems.]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Something to market to new riftfarers to help them get settled?

Might help people displaced by the rifts feel more comfortable with the accommodations offered to them.

I think it's worth exploring. Maybe we can work out a contract to furnish the apartments.

[ramuhs]

I'll get a few of my men to look into the market, and perhaps after the holidays we can speak more of it.