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[dignity_misery]

[ This appears to be a Clarissa Explains It All style video, with Carla addressing the camera directly. She doesn't know what possessed her, but really, when does she ever resist the chance to dole out unsolicited advice? ]

If you really want to know the secret to a good relationship... Don't let anyone ever tell you that revenge isn't sweet, and take whatever you want.

[ A smile. ]

Next question, please.



[[ooc; Welcome to Carla Explains It All, my interpretation of bad 90s life lessons. Ask her your questions. Get hideous advice. ]]

Comments

video;

[brobeforehos]

That sounds like the opposite of a good relationship.

video;

[dignity_misery]

No, it's very satisfying.

[ :) ]

video;

[brobeforehos]

I'm sorry, but to which side? There's nothing satisfying about having to take revenge on someone, revenge is not a good thing.

Not to mention the taking what you want part...

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[dignity_misery]

To your side. Revenge is preferable to regret.

[ Far far preferable. ]

And anyone who says otherwise is bad for your health.

[deadmanbusiness]

Who are we taking revenge on?

[Theo's wife has threatened revenge on some pushy ex-girlfriends.]

[dignity_misery]

Anyone who deserves it.

[deadmanbusiness]

That doesn't sound like the basis of a good relationship.

[medicos]

Sounds familiar.

[ 'take whatever you want' as in 'leave your ex-husband high and dry and running away from earth because you've practically bought the entire planet in the divorce'?????? because he's been there, done that. ]

[dignity_misery]

You sound trodden on.

[ :) ]

[medicos]

Like a damn veteran.

[ he's not proud of this feat, and yet. ]

[indecent_butterfly]

Is it not better just to leave them dead instead? Or is the idea misery in living?

//private for hatter

[dignity_misery]

I'm much happier now that he's dead.

//private

[indecent_butterfly]

Then that's all that matters, is it not?

audio;

[anunluckypenny]

[SCREAM. That's the voice of the abducting person! Penny isn't quite sure, though, so she takes what seems to be the only sensible course of action.]

That sounds a lot more like after-relationship advice.

[Okay, so maybe talking to her isn't sensible, but at least there's the network separating them.]

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[dignity_misery]

[ Penny-chan. Carla pauses just briefly, and she smiles when she replies. ]

Isn't that what advice is for? Learning from the mistakes of others.

[ So with the experience of her relationships behind her, let her tell you. ]

audio;

[anunluckypenny]

I guess so...

[She doesn't sound like she guesses so at all.]

Hasn't there ever been a time when you didn't feel like you needed revenge?

Video

[trenchknives]

That so? You think revenge is sweet in every instance, or just some of 'em?

Video

[dignity_misery]

When the alternative is regret.

Re: Video

[trenchknives]

So it really just boils down to avoidin' regret, then. Ain't there other ways to do that than gettin' revenge?

audio;

[rideofthefearlings]

Speaking from experience, are we?

audio;

[dignity_misery]

That's right.

[ And clearly not remorseful about whatever it is she did. ]

Re: audio;

[rideofthefearlings]

And you wish to share your enlightened approach simply out of the goodness of your heart, I see.

video; hope i'm not to late to join in...

[67chevyimpala]

[That voice. That voice. Is it...?]

You like revenge, sweetheart?

[Meet his 'poker face'.]

video; you're good!

[dignity_misery]

[ She grins at him lazily. ]

I do. It's very satisfying.

video; thank you, life continues to be insane...

[67chevyimpala]

Ever been on the receiving end?