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[ousawagi]

I've been thinking about some things, and it's come to my attention that we are - more or less - here to make everyone else unhappy. That sort of thing is usually frowned upon, isn't it? There are some new people that have arrived as well. So I'd like to ask you all, new or old:

Why are you here?

Why is everyone so willing to cause others misery for their own personal gain? What would make doing this sort of thing reasonable? Aren't we all just being selfish?

I'm sorry if this is intruding. This is probably a little bit hypocritical, but I'm asking out of personal interest. Please don't feel obliged to answer.

Thank you for your time.

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[mellowyellow]

Because there's no such thing as a free vacation.

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[ousawagi]

Can you really consider this a vacation, though?

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[mellowyellow]

[Well, not anymore, but the original idea had been to get away for a while and maybe even do something right this time. Masaomi can think of a few people who would find that hilarious.]

What, not enjoying the fresh air and orange scenery?

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[ousawagi]

Are you?

Regardless, there are people here perfectly willing to kill-- and are more than capable of it, too. I don't think something like that is number one on anyone's holiday destination checklist.

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[mellowyellow]

[Masaomi categorizes himself in that way - occasionally capable and, once or twice, entirely too willing. This might not help his perception very much.]

Worried? About some stranger like me? Don't be!

Just because there are nicer spots floating around doesn't mean they're in my budget!

Unless you want to spot me for a Hawaiian cruise?

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[ousawagi]

If it meant leaving, I don't see why I shouldn't-- that cruise, I mean.

[ Maybe it would've been smarter to go on a Hawaiian cruise than to have gone to RECOVERjoy. ]

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[mellowyellow]

Oh man. If you have that kind of dough, why are you here???

Take me I'm yours! Whisk me away for a dream vacation, your treat!

[Unfortunately, Hawaiian cruises don't cure paralysis.]

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[ousawagi]

[ Let him drop his serious soul-searchy face for a minute. Just a minute. ]

Eh?

I don't-- er, well, I guess I could ask for some money from my parents.. [ He's actually taking this seriously. ] .. why should I take you with me, though?

[ Money for a Hawaiian cruise can't be too hard to get if he works hard enough-- the problem is paying off his debt while at RECOVERjoy. Don't rub it in. ]

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[mellowyellow]

[Aaw, look. It's Masaomi's favorite effect he has on people.]

I am your man for all parties big and small! And yacht sized!

Especially yacht sized.

Allow me to guide you down the path of vacation enlightenment!

[He will rub whatever he likes wherever he likes, kthnx.]

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[ousawagi]

For an expert on holiday destinations, you've made an odd choice.

Why is that?

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[mellowyellow]

The only things that ever go wrong in Hawaii are volcano eruptions. And those are awesome.

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[ousawagi]

[ Because that's totally relevant. ]

You could've gone to Hawaii instead of Joywick. You seem pretty intent on the idea.

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[mellowyellow]

We went over this. It's all about the budget.

Call me when Hawaii is free.