34 - Cluck Cluck Cluck

[worldofourown]

[ The feed snaps on to a very irritable Karl, sprawled out on a chaise by the pool, a book lying half-open in his lap. There's something of the cooked and crispy variety piled on the table near him. Several somethings. Apparently, Karl thought it simpler to roast the flock of talking chickens than to let them cluck away. ]

[ Glancing at the Device, he scowls, ]

For a limited time only. If you're in the mood for an extra-roasted meal, stop by here and pick it up. No strings. [ He even promises not to attack you. If you leave fast enough. ] Hopefully these feathered rats taste better than the advice they dole out.

[ On cue, a colorful rooster flutters to perch on the chaise. Tilting its head at Karl, it opines, ] Remember, mon ami, you can't court a woman like you’d go at a piece of steak. For many of the fairer sex, less is more. Teasing is pleasing. Light is rig--

[ Cut off by Karl thwacking the bird with his book, matter-of-fact and vicious. Expect the pile of chickens to grow significantly larger. ]

Comments

[worldofourown]

You could always stop shaving and develop a substance abuse problem. I hear that brings the ladies flocking in droves. Everyone wants a teddy-bear in a leather jacket.

[sympathyforme]

Not the right body for it, I'm afraid.

[worldofourown]

Unless you're cursed as a teddy bear. [ Karl was. You might be too. He'll hold onto vindictive hope. ]

...Did you speak to Setsuna about him coming home?

[sympathyforme]

Damn, I almost forgot that what I talk about with Setsuna is any of your business!

Ah. Wait. That's right, it's not.

[worldofourown]

[ A snort, ]

Well, he's making himself my business for every minute he remains here. And we both know how strongly you feel about that.

[sympathyforme]

Here or with her, Karl?

[worldofourown]

[ It's not a smile so much as a baring of teeth, ]

You're a clever boy. I'll let you figure that part out.

[sympathyforme]

M-hm.

Maybe they get my blessing.

[worldofourown]

And maybe I should retract that statement about your cleverness.

Because that's the stupidest thing you could do.

[sympathyforme]

What can I say? I believe in free will.

[worldofourown]

Most just use it as another excuse for bad choices.

Which this most assuredly is.

[sympathyforme]

No one with a great mind ever said freedom was easy.

[worldofourown]

This isn't about freedom. It's about a clueless boy sticking his nose into matters he knows nothing about.

[sympathyforme]

That's essentially the story of Setsuna's life.

[worldofourown]

And you, his best friend, his senpai, have no intention of steering him away?

[ He sounds a little disdainful. Even Solomon had been more active in trying to curb Karl's rash impulses. Not that his efforts did much good. ]

[sympathyforme]

Who knows?

I know I've no intention of discussing it with you.

[worldofourown]

Then there's no point in continuing this conversation.

[ Click. ]

[ It was a fair warning. Nothing healthy comes to those who get between Karl and his obsession for Saya. ]