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[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.

[vintsparkler]

Perhaps, since he’s not a mutant, right?

[bobsicle]

That can be a factor.

But also, I think my parents were really proud I got into the Institute because it was advertised for gifted youngsters. They probably thought it's an honor school and maybe rubbed it off unconsciously on Ronny. Didn't help that I kept the nature of the school from them because of how they'd react if they find out it's an actual school for mutants.

I don't know, I guess I'm still trying to understand why Ronny would do such a thing.

[vintsparkler]

Well, when you put it like that I almost feel bad for him; but I know there’s a heavy dose of speculation here and it doesn’t change what he’s done.

[bobsicle]

Yeah, I'm honestly just speculating a lot because I never really got to ask him.

And I do feel bad for him, too, if that's the case. But yeah, we'll never know. Just wish I can talk to him again. [ Or the rest of his family, for that matter. ]

[vintsparkler]

Even if it were the case, it’s not your fault.

I’m sorry, did you want to change the subject?