one } voice; un: jane doe (they know what everybody knows)

[scathefires]

Who wants to help me settle a bet? I've got two questions if you do.

One - do you have an expression where you're from that goes "close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades"?

And two - what the hell do horseshoes and hand grenades have to do with each other anyway?

private to seifer and nida.

So we never went camping, back in the village.

[that's. pathetic, but it's the best he can do for offering an olive branch to his brothers.]

Comments

Private to Jason and Nida

[firacrux]

I dunno what a horseshoe is or how it's related to grenades. Somehow I don't think they're that smiliar.

You're right, we didn't. We really should, gotta get some equipment together. Could stash it at the hangout spot before we head out? Have you seen it yet?

[scathefires]

Horseshoe's a shoe a horse wears ... and you're right, they're not that similar. That's why I'm trying to figure out what's behind this stupid saying.

[siiiiiiigh.]

Nah, I haven't seen your new place. Is that where you've been spending all your free time?

[firacrux]

I dunno what a horse is. Why's it wear shoes? Is it an alien?

Yeah. I've been pretty busy setting it up. Keepin' busy and all.

[scathefires]

It’s not an alien, it’s an animal. And I would guess horses wear shoes for the same reason you do - protect your feet from stepping on pointy things.

[duh, seifer.]

Is this a trick to get me to help you with setting up?

[firacrux]

Do animals make shoes in your world?

[Listen, he has no idea what a horse is. The concept of putting shoes on animals is so strange to him.]</small. Hah! I get why you're worried. Nah you don't gotta help if you don't want to. Got the basics up and running as it is. Just on the lookout for a generator or somethin'.

[scathefires]

No ... people make 'em for the animals. Do that they do that where you're from?

[can you hear him dragging his hand down his face. can you.]

I can help if you want me to. Just - y'know, ask.

[firacrux]

'Course not, how would they do that? 'Sides, pretty sure they don't usually need 'em.

[Hahah, yes, he can feel it too. You're welcome, Jason.]

Seriously, I got it under control. If you spot anything good layin' around though let me know.

[scathefires]

Anything good like a generator, y'mean? Or is there something else you have in mind?

[firacrux]

Generator, scrap metal, tools someone's trying to offload. Anything useful really.

[scathefires]

OK ... I'll keep my eyes peeled. Is there a specific reason you're looking to scavenge for stuff instead of just buying it? We're not in the Village anymore, y'know.

[firacrux]

Recycling.

[Okay no that's just his excuse for all of this.]

That and it's more fun this way.

[This is true.]

[scathefires]

[jason laughs.]

You’re not wrong. Maybe you and me can go on a scavenger hunt sometime.

[firacrux]

[!! Jason can't see it, but Seifer's positively elated at the prospect.]

Hell yeah! I'd love that.

[He just likes excuses to hang out with his brothers, and he needs some bonding time with Jason.]

[scathefires]

[yes. yes they do need to bond more. how better to do that than via possibly less than legal activities?]

Cool. I'll give you a buzz.

[firacrux]

[Exactly! It's the best kind of bonding, the kind that gets everyone's hands a little dirty. Jason loves causing trouble Seifer knew this would be up his alley.]

You know where to find me.