Uh. [meanwhile, taichi is one of my protags who doesn't always think this shit through so he's holding a new book and blinking in confusion. right. a plan.]
I don't know, like maybe if someone was going to hurt someone I wanted to protect, I could...[do...what. he doesn't have powers and he can't really fight on his own, so now he's just staring into the void trying to figure this out.]
... Well, let me know if you figure something out. [...] If you talk with others, you might get an idea. A lot of people have been asking about what they can exchange for.
Yeah. Beau told me a few ideas she had, and Yamato and I have been trying to decide what to do. [he's making an attempt.] But if I have a plan then...I'll figure out a price.
[a pause.] How does bartering with you work? [you specifically, chad.]
Don't waste your time. If you don't want to accept what I name, ask someone else.
But while I have to adhere to the relative price shared by all the Dorm Heads, meaning I can't drastically adjust the price or give anything for free, I don't see a reason to make people pay for safety.
I don't mind paying what's fair, I was just wondering. Seems like all of you have different ways of approaching the system so I thought I'd ask. I only have six right now anyway.
I'd just forego the thing entirely. It's more trouble than it's worth. [a beat] Though since it's already in place and a key component, there's no point in complaining, I guess.
Dude, just because something's in place doesn't mean you aren't allowed to complain? If you think it's stupid, too, I'd rather hear that than what the rules are supposed to be.
Besides, it's a new program. Maybe there's still time to change it.
I'd rather focus my efforts on what can be changed, rather than what has been. Stewing in the latter just leads to unproductive bitterness.
And new or not, exchanges have already been made. The school's not known for changing things midway through, especially when it could unfairly skew the points.
... Many things can be changed if you have the will. However, it's a matter of preparing yourself first, and knowing which battles to pick and which aren't worth it.
If you argue against every single thing you don't care for, you'll waste capital and lose focus for what actually matters.
[love missing whole ass words. but he seems to stare at chad for a minute.]
I don't plan on arguing against every single thing, but I think there's a lot of little things that lead to a bigger thing I'd fight against. [a pause.] My battles I pick are usually big and non-negotiable anyway.
[that is to say, he agrees with that line of thinking even if he's not sure how to apply it in this case.]
Sharing your opinion's not that bad, huh? [he appreciates it. ]
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I don't know, like maybe if someone was going to hurt someone I wanted to protect, I could...[do...what. he doesn't have powers and he can't really fight on his own, so now he's just staring into the void trying to figure this out.]
...I don't know, I guess.
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[a pause.] How does bartering with you work? [you specifically, chad.]
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But while I have to adhere to the relative price shared by all the Dorm Heads, meaning I can't drastically adjust the price or give anything for free, I don't see a reason to make people pay for safety.
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I don't mind paying what's fair, I was just wondering. Seems like all of you have different ways of approaching the system so I thought I'd ask. I only have six right now anyway.
[so he will wait a bit before doing anything.]
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The others might enjoy haggling, but personally, this entire voucher system is a pain.
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What kind of system would you use instead? It's the first year for the dorm wars, right? I'm kind of surprised this is what they settled on.
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Dude, just because something's in place doesn't mean you aren't allowed to complain? If you think it's stupid, too, I'd rather hear that than what the rules are supposed to be.
Besides, it's a new program. Maybe there's still time to change it.
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And new or not, exchanges have already been made. The school's not known for changing things midway through, especially when it could unfairly skew the points.
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You don't think even founded in tradition or whatever can ever be changed?
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If you argue against every single thing you don't care for, you'll waste capital and lose focus for what actually matters.
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I don't plan on arguing against every single thing, but I think there's a lot of little things that lead to a bigger thing I'd fight against. [a pause.] My battles I pick are usually big and non-negotiable anyway.
[that is to say, he agrees with that line of thinking even if he's not sure how to apply it in this case.]
Sharing your opinion's not that bad, huh? [he appreciates it. ]
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[chad loves to complain and comment on/be mean about people's life choices, it's all he does]
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[why. also chad's valid.]
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[it's hard to tell if he's serious or not.]
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[a pause.] ...I'll try to stick around for a while on Thursday.
[assuming they aren't compelled to walk back to their own dorms :|]
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That's not necessary.
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Yeah, I've heard. But if you're hanging out with us there's no point in bailing early.
[this dumbass really believes he has the time and ability to hang out in spring and still go spend the night in fall. amazing.]
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