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[sicklysweet]

i'm very grateful for our forgiving forum overlord.

i'll try to behave, but it's not something that comes naturally. maybe we could strike a deal?

[selfconcept]

You're not in a position to bargain.

[ But Owen should do it anyway. ]

[sicklysweet]

i'm sure we could find a position you want me in, but i'm behaving.

even if you've got the advantage, i'm sure there's something you want or something i could do for you. you want to be entertained, don't you?

an hour later? probably.

[selfconcept]

I'm not like you. I don't need to be entertained.

[sicklysweet]

[After it passes twenty minutes, he's written off the conversation and has figured Hien isn't going to reply again. But there he is...]

but surely you need something? or perhaps not a need, but a desire? i'm sure GM work is rather dull on the day to day...

[selfconcept]

If you are trying to proposition me, I will ban you for harassment instead. It's a dull job, but someone has to do it to keep you headless chickens in line.

[sicklysweet]

you don't think very highly of us players at all, huh? not that i can blame you, what with how messy this launch has been.

but fine, fine. i'd rather not sell my body here, anyways. i don't have much else to bargain with, unless you want dog pictures.

again, an hour later

[selfconcept]

Yes.

[ After an entire hour, that's his one-word reply. Show him your dogs, Owen. ]

[sicklysweet]

alright.

[He'll send Hien three different pictures.]

their names are typhon, echidna, and cerberus.

[selfconcept]

[ what the fuck they are all so adorable aaaaa hien is melting internally... thanks, owen. But will he admit to that? Hell naw. ]

They're very cute.

What do you want in return? You said you wanted a deal.

[sicklysweet]

thank you. i'll be sure to give them a treat from you.

[like they're not already exceptionally spoiled.]

i did say that, didn't i? truthfully, i wasn't expecting for you to agree, so i haven't really thought on what i want. i feel asking for full permission on the forums wouldn't be worth anyone's time, even if it would be funny for you to turn a blind eye.

[selfconcept]

I didn't expect to either, but here we are.

Despite everything, I haven't banned you yet.

[ Owen will receive a hairclip in the likeness of a dog in his present inbox the next time he checks it. Have fun with your costume skins. ]

[sicklysweet]

is that because i’ve charmed you so thoroughly, mr. administrator?

[Oh, this hair clip… It’s cute, and Owen is absolutely going to equip it immediately.]

what’s with the clip?

[selfconcept]

No.

That's what you're getting in exchange for the dog pictures.

[sicklysweet]

if i send you more pictures, will i get more gifts? or is this just a one time thing?

[selfconcept]

My goodwill for the month has dried up.

[ but. ugh. he'd like more dog pictures... he won't beg for them though. ]

[sicklysweet]

i'll look forward to next month, then.

[Maybe Owen will be benevelent and send Hien dog pictures anyways... Being in the admin's good graces wouldn't be a bad thing, right?]

[selfconcept]

[ Hien isn't expecting Owen to actually remember to send an email for this purpose a month later, so he'll just leave it at that. The dogs though... he hopes they stay safe and healthy. ]