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[bobsicle]

Okay, I'll keep these drinks in mind when you drop by the Abyss again.

Anyway, while I'm thinking of my own set, you can give me yours in the meantime. Let's see if I can get it right again.

[vintsparkler]

Thank you.

1. I love the ocean.
2. Dancing is one of my favorite hobbies.
3. I’m an only child.

[bobsicle]

Oh, this is harder.

[ Which is emphasized by a delay on his end. ]

Maybe number 3 again?

[vintsparkler]

No. I am, in fact, an only child.

It’s number 1. I do not like the ocean, especially the one here in Duplicity.

[bobsicle]

Oh dang, I didn't win this time.

I heard there's a creature in the ocean here in Duplicity, so I understand that. But why don't you like oceans in general?

[vintsparkler]

That's alright, you're still winning knowledge, if you think about it that way.

I've never had a good experience at sea, and I get horribly sick when the waters turn even a little rough.

[bobsicle]

Oh yeah, that's right. I'll totally think about it like that.

Sorry to hear this. I like the sea and the ocean, but also because I can freeze them. Have you always had seasickness?

[vintsparkler]

Should I quiz you later? See how much you’ve retained?

[ he is, for the most part, kidding. ]

It wasn’t so bad as a child, but the older I got, the more unpleasant it all became and now just being near rougher waters on shore is enough to make me ill.

[bobsicle]

Is that the next part of the game?

Oh, and is there any reason why this got worse when you got older?

[vintsparkler]

Not unless you want it to be.

Yes, because I was old enough to try and run away or chase after my own pleasures.

[bobsicle]

I think I'll skip quiz time for now. Sounds like a lot of work.

But anyway, speaking of, guess it's my time to think of things for you to guess.

[vintsparkler]

I suppose it would be, yes.

You haven’t already?

[bobsicle]

I haven't yet, so here we go

1. I'm the eldest of three children.
2. My ex-girlfriend is currently here in Duplicity.
3. I like mint chocolate.

[vintsparkler]

My gut is telling number 1, but 2 seems oddly specific and unpleasant. 2 is my final answer.

[bobsicle]

It's number 1 actually. I only have one sibling and I'm the eldest.

[vintsparkler]

Oh, damn.

I want to ask what it’s like to have a sibling, but also, your ex is here in the city? How’s that working out for you?

[bobsicle]

[ He'll address the ex question first. ]

Well, it's fine. She and I are friendly, anyway. It's just a little awkward at first, I guess.

[vintsparkler]

I would imagine the awkwardness can’t be helped, given the nature of this place. But it’s good that you two are friendly.

[bobsicle]

Yeah, she's great. We just didn't work out in the end. I hold nothing but good thoughts for her.

[vintsparkler]

That’s good.

And about you being an eldest brother? What’s that like?

[bobsicle]

It was fine.

Until my brother called the cops on us because he found out I'm a mutant.

[vintsparkler]

Oh.

That must have been hard, I’m sorry that happened to you. Family can be… disappointing.

[bobsicle]

Yeah, it can be. Ronny and I have been estranged since then.

Or maybe he never really liked me even before.

[vintsparkler]

Why do you think that is?

[bobsicle]

Guess he could've been jealous? When I entered Mutant High, he kinda withdrew from me.

We weren't exactly close but we got along well before that.