Video | Forward dated to the 12th

[hammernhasslehoff]

Mal sehen, ob ich mich erinnere.... Otacon! I have for you an update on what the shift is for me, during Iris.

[The man ducks his head just a touch, and the base of what appear to be very large, very imposing antlers are visible for a moment. Apparently it would take a bit of effort to actually display the entire rack, just judging by the sheer girth of the base of those antlers. Less visible, but still obviously there? The base of a pair of fluffy, off white colored lop ears.]

I would show you in person, if you like, but I would need eh... A little bit of time to get ready. Leaving the apartment has become... a bit more complicated than usual. I am not clear on the anatomy of antlers, I do not think you can just file them down to fit through doors.

... Ah, with complicated in mind! Gabriel, I have a favor I would like to ask of you! I will pay you back, I have no button up shirts. Would you be able to get one or... three for me? I did not come prepared for this, I fear.

Comments

[codecmoment]

I don't want to hurt anyone. It's mostly just to... understand how it works. Feels. Whatever. So I can interact with the world here better. I really resent my important skill set not being as useful.

[hammernhasslehoff]

Nein not for hurting, there is much that can be done with such an ability, ja?

Who told you that it is not useful?

[codecmoment]

The world I live in, now.

It's kinda... they really just want us to make energy for them. The rest they'll cater to, but I really feel like we're just alien batteries for them.

[hammernhasslehoff]

Ah, I have heard this theory before.

Perhaps it is so, but... At current, there is not much to be done. The conditions here are comfortable, and without knowing how to return home, for now the best course of action would be to take what comfort we can.

I do not suggest of course, not seeking a way back. But I see for myself, no need to be upset as I do so.

[For now, anyway.]

[codecmoment]

Mmm, yeah. A little vacation away from normalcy. The daily grind. I get a lot of attention here, but I got that... back home. Just not from men. It seems there's a lot more, ah, open and less straight folks around then the norm for me.

[hammernhasslehoff]

Ah? And do you enjoy the attention? From other men, of course.

[codecmoment]

I mean, yeah, I'm bisexual. It's just I'd like to be with a woman back home. I spent over a decade with my male partner, and nobody can replace that. He was a perfect specimen.

[ He says that with a little chuckle. ]

I prefer them. Women, I mean. I'm just not great at them.

[hammernhasslehoff]

Well, you are great enough for Angela. I should say that makes you wonderful with them!

When I am free of these-

[He gestures upwards at the massive antlers]

And can escape from my house again, perhaps I can play wingman for you at the bar.

[codecmoment]

[ Hal gives a short, clipped little squeak of a laugh. Really? ]

I'm more desirable back home. Stable job, responsible brilliant kid that doesn't live at home, older and established in his career, gentle... here, none of that is really... I'm kinda just old and tired. No, they'd go to you. Big, strong guy with a positive attitude. Men who like men are into that, too.

[hammernhasslehoff]

Nein, no, don't sell yourself short, mein Fruend! There are things beyond work and age, ja?

Here now, I have but known you for a short time, but I find our conversations nice, and your demeanor kind. You are a handsome man, and I would not call you old at all.

[codecmoment]

[ Well, now he feels bad. He wasn't fishing for anything - just being honest. ]

I'm just doing my best.