010 :: Voice

[hulkbusted]

I'm down one physics student, which leaves me with a lot more ticking time. I hate to admit it, but it's getting pretty hard to tolerate.

I guess... what I'm trying to say is that I could use some company. I'm going to find a decent, Cage-free restaurant and lunch will be on me.

Comments

[hulkbusted]

I try not to get to attached to... pretty much anything, actually. The whole "attachment is suffering" thing is something I find very relatable.

[as_damaged]

I think most people would agree. It can be difficult to do without, though.

[hulkbusted]

Yeah, well if I'd been able to let it go entirely the theory is that I'd be enlightened, and I'm nowhere near that.

On a lighter note, how have you been?

[as_damaged]

If enlightenment were easy, no one would try, I'm sure.

I've been... well enough, all things considered.

[hulkbusted]

I'll settle for equilibrium over enlightenment at this stage in the game.

Well enough doesn't sound that great. Is there anything in particular going on?

[as_damaged]

I think equilibrium is the best anyone manages, here especially.

Don't mistake me, I'm not complaining. I haven't been cursed too heavily, and when I was, it was fairly harmless. That said, this place is what it is. It's difficult to be too excited about that.

[hulkbusted]

I have gotten a little more up close and personal with curses than I'd like to remember. That's part of why I haven't been out much lately.

[as_damaged]

I understand that. It's... well, I think it's a normal response, but in the end it might not be the healthiest.

[hulkbusted]

Yeah, well, that's the equilibrium part. I'm probably overcompensating in the opposite direction today.

[as_damaged]

Balance takes time. But it's good to get out now and then.

[hulkbusted]

That's what they tell me. Did you want to get out with me sometime? Or come over for dinner. You should socialize with people other than patients.

[as_damaged]

I do socialize, from time to time.

But I wouldn't say no to dinner, if it's still on offer. It looks like you might be booked up for a while.

[hulkbusted]

I'm busy tonight, but other than lunch with Luke on Saturday, my schedule's open and I cook most nights. It isn't a problem to add a bit more for another person.

[as_damaged]

Well, barring unforeseen curses or other disasters, let's say Saturday, then? Unless a weeknight would be better for you.

[hulkbusted]

No, Saturday's good. Do you have anything in particular you like to eat?

[as_damaged]

Surprise me.