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[retsuden]

[ There has been a great deal of things that Sasuke has learned about in the few weeks he's been here just from talking to new people. All of them have been extremely confusing concepts, like therapy and the idea that people take care of children when they don't have anyone else to take care of them.

Some of these conversations where he's learned things have ended in more questions than answers. He could ask for more clarification from the few he's already made contact with, but the more possible answers he can get, the better. He thinks.

He hopes.

This could be a mistake. ]

How would you suggest someone improve their communication skills?

If your go to response is "talk to people", spare me. I'm only interested in more thorough answers.

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[laniidae]

Then you're more fortunate than most, never having to deal with anyone ever in your life.

[SIR.]

Well, maybe you should get one, then. Loosen yourself up practicing on a dog or a cat.

[retsuden]

The communication patterns I've had so far have been sufficient. I wouldn't want to change it if it weren't for this place.

... I suppose I could try that.

[laniidae]

You certainly could. And my congratulations, you've kept up a whole running conversation with me for a solid few minutes now.

Care for another pointer to build on?

[retsuden]

[ ................................ Shit. She's right. ]

Sure.

[laniidae]

In all that time, you've not asked a single thing about who I am or where my own interests lie. Makes you come off like you don't care much.

And it may well be that you don't care much about me specifically, given that I'm a perfect stranger to you, but if it's someone you're seeking to form a bond with, you're not going to get away with showing no interest in the person you're speaking to. Even if you have to feign it at first, it's something to watch yourself on.

[retsuden]

Oh. Someone else had mentioned needing to start to care about people I don't know if I wanted to improve as well, but didn't clarify on how to go about it.

What's your name? I assume it isn't actually bad.apple.

[laniidae]

It's not. That's just a little joke of mine, from when it asked me what I wanted to be called. It was charming to be asked for once.

My father named me Renfri. What's yours?

[retsuden]

Sasuke.

Do you want to be called something else?

[laniidae]

There, now, look at you catching on already.

No, I like my name just fine. I don't know what else I would choose, besides. I've never been anyone but myself, for better or for worse.

[retsuden]

I'm a quick study.

[ Except he's out of follow up questions, so not that quick. ]

I appreciate your assistance, Renfri.

[laniidae]

[WOMP WOMP TROMBONE NOISES]

Keep after it, then, and you'll do all right.

And, I suppose, if you want to practice more later, then look me up and we'll see what we can do about it.

[retsuden]

Okay.





If it isn't too much trouble, would you mind practicing in person sometime?

[laniidae]

I'm not as nice in person. You might find me terrifying.

Are you sure you're up to it?

[Intermediate level conversational skills: CAN HE PICK UP ON HUMOR.]

[retsuden]

[ Sarcasm is probably the only conversational skill he's almost a natural at. ]

I'm always up for a challenge.

[laniidae]

Good, then. Whenever you like, I can't imagine I'll be busy. I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to be doing here to begin with, so my time is wide open.

[retsuden]

There are jobs you can get, though it seems to be mostly to fill your time without any currency. I volunteer at the orphanage most afternoons, but...

Are you a morning person?

[laniidae]

Well enough, I suppose. I enjoy breakfast as much as the next person.

Why?

[retsuden]

I usually train down by the shore in the mornings. If you wanted to join me.

[laniidae]

...You know what, why not. I'll find my way down.

[retsuden]

Great. I'm usually the only one out there that early, so I should be easy to spot.