Boss: I don't think he's wrong to be paranoid in general Boss: but I think he wastes energy being paranoid about some things Boss: kinda like how he should have learned by now that his forte is not brawling Boss: and yet...
King: Unfortunate for him, since he already challenged me to one too. King: I hope you didn't rough him up to the point that he won't offer a sufficient challenge.
Boss: though I'd also suggest being careful with timing Boss: I now have a girlfriend who's not happy with me because she was wanting to get Intensity to chill out Boss: partly because I don't know how to explain "look, he wanted to throw a fit" without it sounding bad Boss: so. timing. key. don't let Intensity schedule something if he has something later on in the day
Boss: that's probably where you're the better man Boss: anyway, before I knocked him out, I told him if he kept siccing his dragon on me, I'd have to put it down Boss: apparently, despite his professed love for it, he was perfectly willing to let that happen Boss: just food for thought for you
Boss: considering I busted one of her legs to get out of her hold Boss: I was perfectly willing if she kept up the attack Boss: but there was a moment after I got him out of speeding golf cart of doom that he said something funny Boss: that he was "never worried about his survival" Boss: goes one of two ways, doesn't it? Boss: either he had confidence I wouldn't do anything too damaging Boss: or he just doesn't factor in that sort of thing when it comes to winning at all costs
King: Well, I'll be sure not to be the blade he hoists himself upon, at least not until he earns it. I assume that's part of your concern? King: If he's willing to sacrifice himself, that's not really my business. King: But if he's willing to sacrifice those who give him loyalty, that IS my business.
Boss: you do know that they're not mutually exclusive concepts right? Boss: self-sacrificing can be even more painful for people loyal to someone than being sacrificed Boss: either way, saying it so cut and dry like that is concerning, but glad to hear you're not interested in entertaining that
King: Of course. King: But that doesn't mean it's MY business. King: It seems like the kind of thing more productively handled by those who are loyal to him.
King: Um. King: Is that what the "speeding golf cart of doom" comment was about? King: I'll keep that in mind, I guess. King: But anyway, that's not really the reason I messaged you.
King: Don't worry, he still has my attention. King: But since it's your fault I now have to wait for him to retreat and lick his wounds, it's only fair.
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Boss: but I think he wastes energy being paranoid about some things
Boss: kinda like how he should have learned by now that his forte is not brawling
Boss: and yet...
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King: I hope you didn't rough him up to the point that he won't offer a sufficient challenge.
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Boss: he made knocking him out a chore
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King: Your restraint is appreciated, thank you.
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Boss: I now have a girlfriend who's not happy with me because she was wanting to get Intensity to chill out
Boss: partly because I don't know how to explain "look, he wanted to throw a fit" without it sounding bad
Boss: so. timing. key. don't let Intensity schedule something if he has something later on in the day
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King: I'll keep that in mind, but it should be fine.
King: I don't intend to settle for any less than his undivided attention.
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Boss: anyway, before I knocked him out, I told him if he kept siccing his dragon on me, I'd have to put it down
Boss: apparently, despite his professed love for it, he was perfectly willing to let that happen
Boss: just food for thought for you
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King: Was he willing to let that happen, I wonder? Or was he just confident you wouldn't follow through?
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Boss: I was perfectly willing if she kept up the attack
Boss: but there was a moment after I got him out of speeding golf cart of doom that he said something funny
Boss: that he was "never worried about his survival"
Boss: goes one of two ways, doesn't it?
Boss: either he had confidence I wouldn't do anything too damaging
Boss: or he just doesn't factor in that sort of thing when it comes to winning at all costs
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King: If he's willing to sacrifice himself, that's not really my business.
King: But if he's willing to sacrifice those who give him loyalty, that IS my business.
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Boss: self-sacrificing can be even more painful for people loyal to someone than being sacrificed
Boss: either way, saying it so cut and dry like that is concerning, but glad to hear you're not interested in entertaining that
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King: But that doesn't mean it's MY business.
King: It seems like the kind of thing more productively handled by those who are loyal to him.
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Boss: biggest advice: beware golf carts
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King: Is that what the "speeding golf cart of doom" comment was about?
King: I'll keep that in mind, I guess.
King: But anyway, that's not really the reason I messaged you.
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Boss is typing...]
Boss: yeah?
Boss: what then?
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King: But really, since you beat him, wouldn't that be you?
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Boss: but the logic checks out
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King: Luckily I'm adaptable.
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Boss: so quick to turn your attention away from him
Boss: is he even conscious yet?
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King: But since it's your fault I now have to wait for him to retreat and lick his wounds, it's only fair.
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Boss: so what do you have in mind, then
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Boss: cards?
Boss: anyone caught cheating will have to suffer a humiliating punishment, however
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King: You know I'm hardly about to say no.
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[look. he's just like this.]
Boss: now to determine the actual game.
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