No, no! She's actually good enough to support herself and me! The whole talent agency part was her idea, really... [I feel like I'm not coming across as well as I can...]
[ technically, he sounds sheepish but she has to wonder why he can even act remotely proud about it. but then again, his pitiable life state does amuse her, mildly. maybe it gives him that same amusement? this is what she gets for trying to vet worthwhile allies in a sea of strangers. ]
[ again, cinder is rather confused as to why mooching of his daughter's work ethic is something he seems to be happy about. though she can understand what it's like to be impressed by the talents of those younger than yourself (#pedothoughts). it's just not great when you rely on a fifteen year old for money when it should be the other way around. ]
But I'd imagine it'd be easier on her if you picked up the slack, no?
Really, now? I find that hard to believe. Maybe we should play sometime.
[ she's not sure now if he's just over-confident or being honest. do you really think you're lady gaga, phoenix... she almost wants to see it for herself. phoenix is an odd combination of earnest and pitiful and that's just from this conversation. ]
Gladly. I'll see you around then, Mr. Wright. Next time we meet hopefully there will still be a casino.
[ haha foreshadows to like... four months later or however long it's been. but with that, cinder is content to part ways with the promise of another meeting now left in the air. she doesn't really wait for him to say goodbye as she disperses into the crowd. ]
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[ technically, he sounds sheepish but she has to wonder why he can even act remotely proud about it. but then again, his pitiable life state does amuse her, mildly. maybe it gives him that same amusement? this is what she gets for trying to vet worthwhile allies in a sea of strangers. ]
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Well, I guess that I'm proud of her! She's accomplished a lot for someone so young, don't you think?
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[ again, cinder is rather confused as to why mooching of his daughter's work ethic is something he seems to be happy about. though she can understand what it's like to be impressed by the talents of those younger than yourself (#pedothoughts). it's just not great when you rely on a fifteen year old for money when it should be the other way around. ]
But I'd imagine it'd be easier on her if you picked up the slack, no?
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[ or do you mean literal bacon, phoenix... stop drinking grape juice and get a real job in cereal!!!!! ]
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[She doesn't know about all those presents I was able to buy for Christmas.]
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[ this is going to surprise her since she imagines he has no talent for this. just dumb luck, possibly. ]
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[Dumb luck probably does play a part in addition to building his talent for reading people, his sense of bluffing and occasional cheating.
Can't ready my, can't read my...]
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[ she's not sure now if he's just over-confident or being honest. do you really think you're lady gaga, phoenix... she almost wants to see it for herself. phoenix is an odd combination of earnest and pitiful and that's just from this conversation. ]
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I would be glad to play with you and show you what I'm made of. Swing by the casino anytime...
i can't believe i didn't see your gagtag in my inbox until just now
[ haha foreshadows to like... four months later or however long it's been. but with that, cinder is content to part ways with the promise of another meeting now left in the air. she doesn't really wait for him to say goodbye as she disperses into the crowd. ]
how did you live without it