[Video...on purpose this time]

[chuanifrinn]

Unlike last time, this time I have control over this thing. Wild, isn't it?

So you get a video on purpose...isn't that the most fortuitous thing?

Actually I'm a little reluctant to show you this because it's embarrassing and I don't embarrass easy...but it's also been a long time since I've laughed so hard. Being able to laugh is important, I think it outweighs embarrassment so I'll go ahead and show you...

...Just remember I'm much better looking than the kid in this video. Don't forget that. It's very, very important that you remember that. I was so damn good looking in my day they wanted me to get married out of fear for their own wives and daughters. So devastatingly handsome...

If we understand that then here:

Comments

[croibhristeoir]

I have more or less idolized you for nearly as long as I can remember. How could I ever not give you my utmost respect and adoration, regardless of absolutely anything?

[chuanifrinn]

And is it so bad that I would admire you in return? For your strength, your physical strength and the strength to carry your pain. For being an infinitely fair minded man. Humble. Graceful. All the things I could never hope to be, and that's hoping with a shamrock bouquet in my arms. You have some special gifts, Diarmuid, and I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true.

[croibhristeoir]

...that's not fair. You shouldn't...you shouldn't be this kind to me.

[chuanifrinn]

Because you don't deserve it? That's not an excuse anymore...I like you very much, Diarmuid, warts and all.

Besides, very few people would take this shit from me.

[croibhristeoir]

I can't imagine why they wouldn't.

[chuanifrinn]

I'll tell you a secret...I'm irritating. I'm kind of surprised you haven't punched me once or twice.

[croibhristeoir]

So was Oscar. I suppose I like irritating people--they help remind me not to take everything so seriously now and then.

[chuanifrinn]

I'm glad to be able to fulfill the roll as your gadfly, I'll try not to get too carried away though.

[croibhristeoir]

I would certainly hope you don't.

[chuanifrinn]

I've always taken you seriously when you tell me to stop, for real.

[croibhristeoir]

...I know. Thank you for that.

[chuanifrinn]

How are you feeling? I know we have some pretty intense conversations sometimes.

[croibhristeoir]

I'm-...sorry. There has been far too much happening for my comfort lately. One friend's gone missing and another is dealing with things she should never have needed to.

[chuanifrinn]

Don't be sorry, everyone needs to unload the heavy stuff sometimes, I'm good for that kind of thing. I'm just wondering to myself if it feels any better for you to get it out.

[croibhristeoir]

Not particularly. Whether I speak of it or not changes nothing.

[chuanifrinn]

Even if it's like that, it's okay isn't it? I'd carry some of your pain if I could, but I'm content with the things you want to say too.

[croibhristeoir]

I do not know if there's anything that I would want to say.

[chuanifrinn]

Everything in its own time...you have your own pace too.