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omg i saw the Hua Cheng!Mc post and i know i have to ask— 1st years +dorm leaders with Wei Wuxian!Mc? (if it's too many characters you can just do dorm leaders, i love my demonic chaos gremlin and your writing is just *chef's kiss*)
Dorm Leaders + First Years x Wei Wuxian!Yuu
Fair warning, I’ve never read any of the stuff he’s in even though I really want to😭 Therefore I will be using the WIKI so if I get anything wrong please excuse me
If you took a shot everytime Wei teases someone you’d go blackout
🌹Riddle Rosehearts🌹
They wouldn’t get along immediately
Wei is not one to follow rules, you can probably take a guess as to why that’s a deal breaker for Riddle
It doesn’t mean Wei won’t tease him though
Probably worse than Floyd tbh
He respects Riddle’s strive for “justice” (mainly just staying in line) but he thinks it’s going the wrong direction
He punishes those who care for him just because he follows noticeably idiotic rules which aren’t in place for protection or justice, but are in place due to personal interest
Long way to say Wei doesn’t like them
He’s the first one who races to help Riddle during his overblot though
He believes despite everything Riddle shouldn’t be the one who’s punished because of his past
This is literally canon to the writer therefore it’s canon to me

Any time Riddle is about to do the Off With Your Head thing and Wei feels like said person doesn’t deserve it, he’ll intentionally be the one to get hit instead
Then Riddle and Wei start scolding each other which turns into a yelling match
But truly Riddle just doesn’t want him to be so self-sacrificing when he doesn’t need to be
It worries him that it will have worse consequences in the future even if it’s what Wei thinks is right
Wei greatly despises Riddle’s mother since she played a great role in Riddle’s suffering as an innocent child
So if he ever sees her it’s on site
Also Riddle will think it’s very cultured of Wei to play the flute, he thinks having artistic experience in general is very important
But then he sees the flute control the dead
Riddle: 😐😑🫥
He’s dealt with too much BS to deal with this
He knows he essentially plays god but he rarely acknowledges it unless need be
It’s not even because he thinks it’s bad, he’s just truly very tired
❤️Ace Trappola❤️
Besties right off the bat
Idk I just know they like to fuck shit up together
You two were probably playing a prank around Halloween time
Part of it involved “raising the dead”
I put it in quotation marks bc Ace thought Wei was exaggerating
Like he would just dress up as a zombie or something
He did not
Ace needs some time to process wtf he just saw
He comes to the conclusion that he needs to know how he did it
THEN THE ACE APPRENTICESHIP BEGINS
Or at least that’s what Ace says, Wei isn’t convinced (I don’t even think it’s possible for Ace to do it)
But Ace is determined nonetheless
He slowly tries to chip away at Wei
Wei is hella stubborn but he can’t lie he finds Ace’s determination endearing so he gives it a shot
It goes how you probably expect
There are undead people everywhere, Riddle is screaming at them, this is the best day of Floyd’s life, Leona’s sleeping etc.
The building is probably on fire and Ace is trying to figure out how to make dead people die again
Wei’s just kind of off in the corner thinkin “….I’m gonna kiss him”
So that’s what happened :D
Ace probably tried to play it off all cool n crap but I’m just saying if a tall, handsome man with dark long hair kissed me I would be blushing all over too
After that even though it’s been confirmed that they both have feelings for each other Ace still acts like he’s in the unrequited love phase by trying to impress Wei whenever he gets the chance
Wei knows what he’s doing and stupidly enough it’s working
I just think they’re both a little stupid with Wei being caretaker stupid and Ace being ‘has to be cartak-ed’ stupid
♠️Deuce Spade♠️
Deuce would be a goody two shoes and be like “We shouldn’t mess with the dead >:(“
Wei: I love you but i did not ask
But yeah I don’t think Deuce likes Wei’s power
He respects its power, but he genuinely doesn’t believe it’s smart to play god
One of the very few times he has the group braincell
He probably turns like mom friend or something and is like “Karma’s gonna come for you smh”
Good thing Wei likes milfs
Wei’s stupidity and audacity to fuck with the laws of nature is attractive to Deuce for some reason or maybe I’m just projecting
Funnily enough, even though he doesn’t think it’s a good idea, whenever there’s severe danger, aka overblots, Deuce is the first one to be like “DO THE THING”
Wei does a shit eating grin and Deuce always knows what he’s about to say
“Oh but I thought KaRmA wOuLd CoMe FoR mE”
Just a very confusing dynamic but one that’s fun to watch
I also think Deuce would simultaneously joke about fighting Wei/saying he “hates him” but anyone who’s genuinely disrespectful towards Wei he would throw hands with
I’m torn between the idea of Wei threateningly standing behind him when Deuce challenges someone to a fight and lightly whispering “Don’t” to the opponent
Or being off to the side sipping tea and being his No. 1 fangirl
Either way, Wei is Deuce’s little meow meow that’s committed war crimes and Deuce is Wei’s himbo
🦁Leona Kingscholar🦁
wei would call him el gato don’t hate i’m just god’s messenger
To be fully honest with you
Wei is giving very much Ruggie 2.0
Which means Wei and Ruggie get along amazingly and their major bonding point is irritating Leona as much as possible
Leona is genuinely scared/hj
Just to mess with Leona I feel like Wei would flirt with his sister in law
“I know you’re my date to this stupid ball my brother made me come to but do not do anything stu-“ ”damn that lady over there lookin hella fine😫” ”THATS THE FUCKING QUEEN”
But in all seriousness he cares a lot about Leona and seeing him be happy and succeed, he just doesn’t know any other way to display it
When Leona takes naps, sometimes Wei will give him a forehead kith and a blanket or just something soft in general
But most times he’d go like “Awwwww🥹” and not even 5 seconds later he’s dropping him into a body of water
At first that is definitely a point of irritation for Leona but he knows he can’t stop him so he adapts
He now he always has a snorkel and goggles on him to sleep in the water
Wei loves this game they play but everyone else thinks Leona’s dead
One time when Leona slept for like 12+ hours straight in the pool, Savanclaw fell into chaos
There was no mourning for their fallen king (except maybe Jack) everyone was just at each other’s throats trying to determine who their next ruler would be
Wei was just smiling in the corner
There’s nothing that will ever be more entertaining than watching a bunch of overgrown cats and dogs howling at each other
Ruggie knows what’s going on and fist-bumps Wei
He also takes the opportunity to steal from Leona’s room
Eventually when Leona woke up Wei was waiting by the pool with a towel and the news on everything that happened that day
Leona didn’t even care to deal with it until the next day
They snuggle, Leona says it’s for “warmth”, Wei knows it’s just an excuse for physical contact🥰
🐺Jack Howl🐺
He would fear him
Because SAD FACT Wei has cynophobia (extreme fear of dogs) due to his background having to fight with dogs for food on the streets
He would avoid Jack like the plague
Even if they don’t know each other very well Jack would feel bad
He thinks it’s due to his scary demeanor so he tries to make friends
It takes a while to see noticeable progress
It’s not until Jack notices Wei shrinking in on himself less and not fidgeting with his clothing as much that he’s comfortable saying they’re at least friends
But because of all the time and effort put into building up their relationship this actually made them both develop romantic feelings for one another
Jack definitely wouldn’t feel like Wei likes him back therefore Wei is the one to confess
Wei teases him for the noticeable tail wag
Speaking of which, once they’re in an established relationship Wei would be touching Jack’s fluffy tail and ears CONSTANTLY
Because he knows they’re sensitive spots for him
Jack is kind of like Wei’s exposure therapy but Jack can’t say he’s displeased because it leads to lots of hugs
And if he were to say that it would be a noticeable lie due to his tail wagging every time Wei is around
🐙Azul Ashengrotto🐙
Business opportunity
I do not know how Azul can benefit from the raising the dead thing
But he’ll find a way
But he can definitely make some bank on the flute abilities
At first I think Wei agrees to play for the lounge as a way to make a little cash
But how could he ever pass up the opportunity to relentlessly tease a tiny Octo-man
Maybe I’m wrong but I think Floyd and him would get along well
And I think Wei is cool with Jade
I’m honestly kinda thinking Little Mermaid style romance but replace the voice of an angel with really impress flute skills
The more Azul hears him playing at the lounge, the more he’s like “Wow I never noticed how good he is with his mouth, or his long luscious hair, or charming smile, or smooth hands, or-“
Azul thinks it’s just admiration
Wei can tell by the blush on his face that it’s not
Their first kiss is when Monstro Lounge is closing up for the night
It’s only Azul, Wei and the twins left
Azul is doing last minute paperwork, Jade and Floyd are cleaning except Floyd’s not really cleaning because he’s too busy being a nuisance with Wei
At a time when Wei and Azul are alone it starts off with Wei teasing him for his ‘admiration’
Obviously this is pretty embarrassing for the octopus
I do not know how or why but Wei convinced him to kiss him bc according to him “If you kiss me but don’t feel anything then I’ll agree that you don’t like me”
Maybe OOC for Azul to try to prove himself like that but he agrees
Azul did in fact feel something emotional
They probably made out or smthg
After that it’s the Scary businessman boss x Very Hot Worker
Just Wei strolling in and sitting on his lap while Azul is in meetings
It takes a while to get used to but once Azul does it’s something he barely notices
The clients are insanely confused though
There’s probably a lot of dudes stopping by the lounge trying to woo Wei
But then Wei’s mean, small, and angry bf comes out and they scram
Power couple❤️
🥳Kalim Al-Asim🥳
HE JOINS THE POP MUSIC CLUB AND SHREDS ON THE FLUTE
im crying
its canon
that would be so amazing
Just like
Kalim makes Wei so happy
It’s like an infectious laugh personfied
Like things suck but their positivity rubs off on you yk?
Wei does a lot of stupid shit and since Kalim is down for anything he’s constantly dragging him into stupid situations
Like setting the school kitchen on fire
Or the halls in sticky notes (Kalim put little compliments on some)
Jamil is in pain
But Wei also sympathizes with Jamil so sometimes he tries to give him a break by just taking Kalim to do stupid crap where Jamil can’t reach them
The image of Kalim and Wei on the magic carpet while Wei is shredding on the flute, undead bodies everywhere
Incredible
Kalim doesn’t know how to feel abt Wei’s ability
On one hand he thinks it’s super cool
On the other it’s very scary
He enjoys admiring it from a distance
Wei likes to learn dance moves from Kalim
It’s just a silly goofy time
Kalim SPOILS him
He knows about how Wei grows up and that’s why he feels the need to give him the nicest things
Even if Kalim never tells him this specifically he knows what he’s doing and the idea that someone literally wants to give him the world to make up for the fact that he was treated like garbage BY the world is so 🥺🥹😭😩❤️
I so desperately want them to perform the hardest rock concert with the pop club and Wei is head banging on the fucking flute
Please I need it so bad
🦚Vil Schoenheit🦚
Wei is on his knees tbh
It’s kind of like he teases Vil for how much effort he puts into something kinda useless but he’s also like “I’d smash tho”
Idk if Wei knows how to do makeup but I think he’d pick up on it pretty fast
He doesn’t usually put any on himself tho, he’s god’s favorite there’s no need
He likes to joke with Vil that he needs the makeup but Vil knows he’s joking
He’s also god’s favorite, he’s simply accentuating it
Tbh idk what to put for them here
It’s kind of like hot sophisticated malewife x hot chaotic malewife
Idk why I’m so obsessed with carrying positions but Wei would undoubtedly carry Vil by his thighs wherever they go
Speaking of thighs Wei is obsessed with them
He always makes those kinds of jokes that aren’t really jokes about how he wants to die between Vil’s thighs
One time in physical combat, Vil did that move where you incapacitate your opponent by tightly wrapping your legs around their neck
Wei definitely could’ve won but he chose not to
He may have lost the battle but he won the war
Vil is also incredibly tired to fully acknowledge the power Wei holds
It makes for some pretty epic photoshoots with Vil though
Especially for Halloween
Rook follows Wei obsessively
I’m split between Wei being irritated or going with it and helping Rook annoy Vil with his simpery
You can choose
🍎Epel Felmier🍎
Wei: “omfg is that a midget”
Epel: “I may be short but that means I have easier access to your vulnerable knee caps”
That’s it
That’s the entire relationship
Wei teasing him for being short, Epel threatening him with violence
You know how Ace and Wei are chaos buddies
Yeah Epel and Wei are “kill off the entirety of humanity and destroy all physical beings for funsies” kind of couple
It’s bad
Like really bad
For everyone else, not for them, they’re having the time of their lives
Epel is No. 1 instigator
I can’t get this out of my head you know those cat videos
Like the ones where the owners make the cat look like they’re dancing
Epel and Wei
Epel is the cat
Just dangling from Wei’s hands who is making him dance to hyperpop
I’m sorry
But like, Epel also wants to be taught how to do what Wei does
Like really fucking bad
It goes abt the same as it did for Ace, but instead of Epel begging him he does a bunch of stupid shit to prove his strength and that he is worthy of wielding such power
Wei isn’t actually convinced but he’s got a crush he’s only so powerful
The building is on fire pt. 2
But this time they somehow managed to make demon monsters
They don’t know what to do, everyone is screaming, Floyd has already created an apocalyptic hierarchy
Epel tried to argue with Wei about how he did it wrong (as if Epel knows wtf he’s doing💀)
Idk how but it ended in a kiss
Arguing is romantic
👾Idia Shroud👾
……………….he would play “emo boy” by ayesha on the flute anytime he’s around
I do not know how he learned it
Or why he even bothered to
But he did
And it was only for Idia
I think Idia and him met very similarly to how Idia and Lilia interact
Meaning Wei discovered online games and met Idia through there
Wei playing video games would be so funny
He’d either be an absolute troll or gets insulted and puts your gaming rep in the ground
Idk if playing flute translates to gaming but I think it would and this mf got hella dexterity
Idia and him meet on a first person shooter where they talk absolute trash on each other and spend the whole time targeting one another
This blossomed into a really good friendship
Like friendly rivals
Wei with his infinite charisma convinces Idia to meet in person
Then it’s the spiderman meme
Because of course who hasn’t heard of the necromancer that came from another universe just to enroll in a random all boy’s school?
But apparently he’s a gamer too???????
Idia is very intimidated
This is the most high level boss he’s ever had to face and he did not come in nearly as prepared as he should
It takes a while but Idia barely notices him becoming really close to Wei
He’s just very comfortable a lot more than he is with other people
He actually wants to do more social activities as long as it’s with Wei
Eventually they kind of become like a duo, like the people that if they got in a friend group would still be better friends with each other than they are for the rest of the group
As they continue to get more comfortable with each other they barely notice that they essentially have approached romantic borders
When they actually admit they like each other as more than friends basically nothing changes
Gamer boyfriends🥰
🐉Malleus Draconia🐉
this

og meme by @BTS4327 on twitter
I know Malleus is supposedly powerful but no amount of strength will ever be able to top bringing back the dead
This only fuels the rumors of him being scary n crap
“He’s so evil that his partner is capable of making the dead his mindless slaves😱”
In the other room Lilia is explaining to them how to play Candy Land
He definitely isn’t but I just feel like Wei is taller than Malleus
It just fits
But Wei would be the one to be bridal carried
Even though Wei is old as crap he gets modern memes and like a language, you must speak it to be fluent
Malleus understands nothing but that’s not new
But bc Wei is old asf he can more easily explain newer concepts to Malleus
Wei thought it would be funny to teach Malleus the “do u know da wae” meme
Wei and Lilia are absolutely delighted
But the rest of the students at NRC have never wanted to die more
With that said these mf’s would kill and die for each other
They both protect the crap out of each other knowing their partner is fully capable of doing it themselves
But just imagine pissing off Wei, then you have a dragon coming at you
Or annoying Malleus (you’d have to have balls of steel to do so) and you have a horde of the undead on the way
The moment Malleus overblots, Wei is willing to rip the universe apart to get him back
I don’t know why but there’s just a deep and intricate connection between them that’s second to none
Talk shit get hit
⚡️Sebek Zigvolt⚡️
Sebek really looks up to Wei but refuses to say so
He also has thoughts of “Oh my Wei is more powerful than master” but then immediately berates himself for even thinking such a thing
As a result he’s very cold to Wei, not because he wants to but because he doesn’t want to risk the chance of “betraying” his master by seeing anyone as better than him
Therefore he keeps him at a distance
I don’t even think Wei would notice Sebek trying to keep him at arm’s length, or if he did he simply did not care
He wanted to be friends with pretty crocodile fairy
And that’s what he did
Lilia teased Sebek a lot both for the romantic and platonic parts of their relationship
“Aw you made a new friend Bek! Look at you all grown up🥰 where does the time go🥲”
But also “Don’t take it too harshly Wei, I think he’s mean to you because he LiKeS yOu”
(Side note: For any young one reading this, even if a person likes you that doesn’t give them a pass to be mean to you. You’re not required to deal with it just to spare their feelings)
It takes a lot of time for Sebek to understand the concept that he can like others while still holding respect for his master
And that those are two different parts of his life that only interfere if he lets them
Tbh I don’t think they’d even get together until Sebek is almost out of NRC
But they’ve also become very close in the time they’ve known each other and acknowledge that they’ve basically been playing the role of an old married couple in their previous school years, just minus the title
Did I mention they’re like an old married couple?
Bc they definitely are
Sebek = malewife that argues abt the stupidest shit
Wei = girlboss who lets him have a one sided argument but also looks at him like he’s the sun and moon
My own writing is starting to make me like Sebek more💀
I just love the “unnecessarily angry all the time x person who’s pretty chill but likes their partner’s fire” dynamic
Sebek would scold him for raising the dead
Crap abt respect n stuff
Wei gives him a rock-flute concert to taunt him

Sso …..many lines…. my handms…..
I present to you…… elegant gothic lolita Draculaura.
Strangled Ties
Poly!Runaan X Ethari X Reader — if you don't like, then don't read.


You sit cross legged in front of the fire, hands curled around the warm mug—worry clouding your mind. A part of you is unsure of Runaan, worried for Rayla, and nervous as you glance over at Ethari. He is hunched over his work bench; yet, as soon as he sees you look away from his peripheral—Ethari glances at you. A silent plead that you're okay. Then he gets back to his own work and you go back to staring at the fire, you used to joke to Runaan that the fire danced. But it doesn't dance, it strikes a cold fear to your blood—runs cold and chills the air, all while making you warmer than you've ever been. That's how you'd describe your relationship with Ethari when Runaan left for these missions, weeks would go by and you'd barely say a word. Both too quiet to break the silence, and too worried about Runaan to ever part.
Runaan was always the connection between you both, and it was him that suggested bringing you into their marriage. Who asked you to stay. But with Ethari, he was damn near impossible to get close to. Always stuck at arms length when it came to him, not that you held him any closer at first. Close, but never close enough to hurt if the other was hurting. That was when Runaan approached Ethari with the unexpected, he had fallen for you. Not on purpose, and not all at once, but slowly over time. Not like he woke up and knew that he needed you too, in his arms and bed, and with him. It had started with archery, and then you teaching him how to cook and bake.
At first, Ethari had wanted to say no and he did, explaining his reasoning to his husband who simply nodded and remained your friend. However, friends can't love friends forever—at some point, there is a threshold and there's no going back. You went to Ethari, whose eyes widened with shock at your confession. You explained that you had no intention of ever acting on your feelings and that you planned to leave as soon as possible. You wanted him to know that you weren't the bad guy, because you admired Ethari. You were open and honest about your feelings, and that you never intentionally meant to make Ethari uncomfortable. He simply nodded, never saying a word—you were kind with his heart, and gracious with your admittance. So Ethari, with great hesitance, told Runaan that night that he had his blessing. That he too would try. It was by far one of the hardest decisions he made, but now, looking back—Ethari would make that choice again and again. He appreciates you more than he ever intended to.
That was the day Ethari realized his biggest mistake was thinking you were out to take Runaan away, and when he smiled at you when you showed up the next afternoon, your heart skipped a beat.
Ethari shuts his book roughly and looks at you: "If you are going to continue to stare, you might as well come sit with me." You hadn't even realized you were staring until he said something, but then again, you stared at him a lot. You wondered if he knew that too. Maybe it meant something. Runaan seemed to think so, he mentioned it time and time again when Ethari vented about how you barely paid him any mind. "They stare at you like you are the sun and stars." Runaan was never wrong.
He was the glue of it all, the whole dynamic—he would hold you both close, resting a hand on Ethari's back and your palm folded into his other hand. He was proud to love you both, in public and in private. But you and Ethari were never physical with each other. You shared small smiles and brief comforting glances, but the kind of moments that no one outside of the trio would notice. You would bake his favorite pastries and leave them at his work desk. He would build your kitchen to work seamlessly, designing features you never even considered possible. You kissed his shoulder in comfort, just like you did Runaan before leaving rooms. He would watch your hands closely for any sign of discomfort, knowing you hated attention. Especially unwanted attention.
It wasn't that you didn't care for one another, it was the fact that you never needed to be closer than that. He would hear something broken, or you'd break something accidentally, but you'd wake up to it fixed. He was just good at those things, at knowing. Neither of you were quick to initiate things, but too stubborn to not fall in love. Quietly, because for you both, Runaan always knew. But now he's gone.
You were just two elves stuck in Xadia, while Runaan was a realm away. Just two elves unsure if they even know how to love each other.
Slowly, painfully out rise to your feet and walk towards him, steps short and hesitant. Palms still wrapped around the mug: "I just-" You whisper, but don't finish as you take a seat next to him. He just smiles sadly, he's always been like this so calm and collected.
"I know." You lean your head on his shoulder as he continues to work, a wordless agreement to be there for each other. A silence that he does not break for two long minutes, your eyes shut as you listen to the quiet nuances of him working. "I resented you for letting Runaan love you." You wanted to be shocked at the sudden admission, but you knew all along—you knew from the day you visited for the first time that Ethari was angry with you. His longtime husband wanted more or at least that's how it seemed, and you happened to be that. "But you brought balance to our relationship. You didn't take anything away, only brought more." His words are tentative at first, which makes you more nervous, but he is easily calm. He seem like he has put a lot of thought into it and he probably has— that's Ethari for you. His brain never shuts off, it just goes until he lets it out or until he can't think about it anymore.
"You are just as adventurous as Runaan, but as calm as I am. Good to have when things get tough." He hums and you scoot closer, just listening to his words as they warm you. He is able to warm you with only his voice, soft dulcet tones that are not meant to hurt. "You have been kind to me." Ethari finally brings himself to look at you, he is soft and kind—his smile drifting off, which causes your eyebrows to furrow. "Much kinder than I have been to you." To hear him say it... It puts a lot into perspective because you had tried so hard to not let it get to you. Argue that he could care less about you, even when Runaan argued otherwise. That was the only time you and Runaan ever argued.
"But in these last months, I realized something very real— that in the years since you joined us... I have fallen in love with you." Your eyes widen, die he mean it? Could Ethari have loved you? Your mouth opens and you place the mug on the table; sometimes, you wondered. You thought maybe, but to hear it means something else entirely. You go to speak, but he raises his hand and you go quiet. Ethari embraces your hands, one would think that his hands would be rough, but they're not. They're just as soft as his gaze, his eyes hold no judgement. No condemnation. "Let me finish."
You nod. "I don't need you to love me back, because I can't ask that of you." He pauses, "But I do need you here." His eyes have misted over. "With Runaan gone. I thought I needed my partner, but I want you both. I need you both." Have a little faith, given a little time, it has finally reached this point. Got you both here. "When I think about it— I've loved you for quite sometime, but now—" He smiles, kind and sad. But genuine. "Now I know." You hesitate, your heart beating faster than your mind can process. So you kiss him. You don't have to think about that because you like kissing him. So when he kisses back. You let the warmth wash over you.
To not be alone is the best feeling—you both missing him, being enough to bring you together.
Keep in mind, this is not meant to be a 100% realistic approach to a Poly relationship. This is fiction.
okay guys hear me out. everyone i talk to regularly knows this already but i miss old alan dialogue. i LOVE his polished character now, but he had some awesome lines in early beta where he talked more about himself and how he views life and i wish they kept them in!!
in case you did not have an insane hyperfixation on beta like me, here’s a couple of my favorite lines that i totally did not spend months looking for after removal
Robin: Al-an, how are you doing?
Al-An: You would not understand. We are very different.
R: We are different. But aren’t we seeing with the same eyes right now? Don’t you see the same colors?
A: No.
R: What do you see?
A: Eyes, radio, sensors, they just detect vibration. What you call your five senses I call one. No surfaces, no colours, no blur of motion. Just data points fluxuating between non-existence and infinity.
R: Is it fun?
A: Did you not understand? I am experiencing existence.
R: I just can’t tell. It sounds… wild. But also… cold.
A: It is precise, but wavy. From just what you hear, I can taste the air, or listen to the shape of the room. It is… engaging.
R: Sounds like we have the same experiences different ways. And we were born in different galaxies. Isn’t that incredible?
A: No. If it is true it is a matter of statistical inevitability.
R: That’s another way to put it.
R: What do you do when you’re not working?
A: We do not make this distinction.
R: What about music, art, expression?
A: We are beyond such sensory pleasures.
R: Then what’s the point?! Every lifeform I ever met survives for a reason.
A: By developing and sharing information on the network we can explore the world. Not to see through another’s eyes, but to understand their ideas.
R: You think about thoughts.
A: It is more like a lucid conceptual hallucination.
R: You’re saying you like to day-dream?!
A: That may be the closest comparison.
i fuckingrgrg I LOVE HIMMMMMM



Yo bros, sorry for lack of writing things have been hectic with going back to school stuff. I do plan on getting the drafts done. I honestly am not sure when but hopefully I will find the time for it soon