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[vintsparkler]

Bizarre, how do you not know? And who is he?

[bobsicle]

It's just that we had a huge fight so we're currently not talking. Kinda like that.

Oh, and it's John. Can manipulate flames. He's been here for four years now.

[vintsparkler]

Oh, I understand.

Mmh… yes, I know who that is. Well, I hope things don’t stay complicated for too long. Anymore accidental relationships I should know about before I try playing this game with you again?

[bobsicle]

[ Okay, that actually gets him laughing on the other end. ]

I think I'm good. We can play this game again. Maybe later you'll know more about my complicated relationships.

[ He's joking. Mostly. ]

[vintsparkler]

No second cousins twice removed?

Maker, I don’t know if I feel relieved or envious you have so many people here from your home.

I’m leaning towards relief.

[bobsicle]

Yeah, I think it's right to feel relieved.

There are also people here who are different versions of ones from my world. It's still kinda nuts whenever I think about it.

[vintsparkler]

Well, none of my friends or past flames have shown up in the city, so we’ll leave it at that.

Sounds confusing.

[bobsicle]

It's confusing, yeah. Not to mention the ones who I know from my own world are from different points in time.

Anyway, you wanna play again?

[vintsparkler]

I do know what that’s like, but it’s been a while.

Right, it is my turn.

1. I bathe more in the morning than I do in the evening.
2. I’ve killed too many people to count.
3. I use to be part of a cult.

[bobsicle]

[ Oh wow, it's getting more difficult now. ]

Wow, this is hard

Maybe 2?

[vintsparkler]

Wrong. I’ve fought in many a battle and did what I had to in order to survive.

Even if that meant slaying my own countrymen. Though most were cultists.

[bobsicle]

I see.

[ Bobby's not surprised, admittedly, especially upon remembering Dorian telling him he wasn't a good man before. He understands more than most, even if he doesn't agree with violence, especially now that he's dating Erik. ]

Does this mean 1 is the right answer?

[vintsparkler]

No, it’s number 3.

I’ve never joined a cult and considering the one back home is made up of power hungry supremacists, willing to do whatever it takes to return glory to our country? No. I would not be a part of that, not to such a degree.

[bobsicle]

[ Oh, and here he thought Dorian might've joined a good cult. Then again, does one even exist? ]

Alright, that makes perfect sense. I feel dumb for even suggesting you'd join one.

[vintsparkler]

Oh, no, don’t feel dumb. You didn’t know, can’t be helped.

[bobsicle]

So, how many times do you bathe in the morning then?

[vintsparkler]

Depends. What did I do the night before? Am I alone? Do I have the time to tend to more than general hygiene?

[bobsicle]

Amazing, though, that you're that thorough with your personal hygiene.

[vintsparkler]

Of course. I take it quite seriously and I enjoy it. How it makes me feel.

[bobsicle]

Yeah, I'm sure you do. It's good self-care, after all.

Anyway, here's my next list

1. I know how to ice skate.
2. I'm a virgin when I arrived here.
3. I'm amazing at hand-to-hand combat.

[vintsparkler]

2

I wouldn’t want anyone to be a virgin when they arrive here. It sounds overwhelming.

[bobsicle]

It's actually 3

Sadly, but maybe also not, my first experience was when I arrived here. [ To be fair, it's not as if he doesn't know how sex works. He watched some porn. But he'll elaborate on this when asked. ]

[vintsparkler]

You're not good at hand-to-hand combat?

Really? It’s hard to believe given how sweet you are and easy on the eyes. I’m so sorry.

[bobsicle]

Well, I'm okay with it but not amazing. I rely on my powers more, you see.

But no worries, it's cool. Didn't have opportunities to have sex before I came here. My family's conservative and my ex is someone I can't touch because of her powers, so

Thanks for the compliment, though.

[vintsparkler]

I’m the same way, actually.

My family didn’t approve either, but I still had my ways.