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[brobeforehos]

[This post comes up at nighttime, roundabout midnight.]

So I've had a thought. With all the inventors and geniuses in the City right now, how come there's no-one developping some software that let others know when a person is cursed? Just think about it, we - the users - have to answer a few safety questions, and if we don't get all the answers right, for example, an alert message can be sent to our most trusted person.

Alternately, it could just prevent you from sending embarrassing text messages to everyone, for example. I know the general effort is focused on getting everyone out, but that's like saying the general effort when you're stuck on a deserted island is to swim back to your country. Can't we build a raft first? Just consider it.

[There's a pause.] Also, is there any newspaper in the City?

Comments

[cupio]

that's a really good idea !!!! you're a genius, mae.

[ Okay yes, she's texting from in the bath. But she's a woman who baths at midnight anyway. The rules don't matter here.

[brobeforehos]

I'd also like an app that lets me know my flatmate hasn't drowned in the bathroom at midnight.

[cupio]

that would make things too easy for you

[brobeforehos]

Where's the wrong in that?

[cupio]

i have to keep you on your toes ;)

[brobeforehos]

If we had Twitter, #ClaryIsBathingAgain would be trending.

[cupio]

everyone would be debating whether or not i have a problem. so i'm glad we don't.

[brobeforehos]

I'm debating it.

[cupio]

while you come to a conclusion i'll continue my nice bubble bath

[brobeforehos]

I'm becoming jealous of you and the hot water right now.

[cupio]

just because the bath loves me more

[brobeforehos]

I'm going to start drawing up a schedule for baths.

[cupio]

YOU CAN'T STOP THIS LOVE AFFAIR

[ Can you hear giggling from the bathroom, Mae? ]

[brobeforehos]

You don't know the things I'll do with the showerhead.

[NOW WHAT, CLARY? NOW WHAT.]

[cupio]

that's the most scandalous thing i've heard all day. you need to go out on a date.

[brobeforehos]

You need to stop hogging the bathtub.

[cupio]

fine fine i'm getting out do you actually need in here ?

[brobeforehos]

No, dear. Just calling you out.

[cupio]

[ It takes her ten minutes - then she's padding out in her ducky robe a grin on her face. ]

You don't understand us at all. The bath and I are one.

[brobeforehos]

[She made you Sleepy Time tea, Clary. Which she will put in your hands, and lean in to whisper,]

That just sounds like you defiled the bath tub.

[cupio]

[ Oh! Sleepy Time tea. Okay, she forgives you. Clary just smiles and carries her tea over to the couch, pulling her legs underneath her as she sits. ]

I wouldn't say defile.

[mightbeconcussed]

That would be awesome sauce. It'd prevent so many post curse apologies.

Also, no. I don't think so?

[brobeforehos]

H-hey - what you do in there and how you call it doesn't matter, as long as you come out happy.

[brobeforehos]

Or it wouldn't, but at least people would know beforehand what's coming.

I feel like there should be.

[cupio]

[ Hiding her smile in her mug. ]

Mm. So, you really are a genius. All those ideas are literally magical. Has anyone taken you up on that?