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[kahunyaa]

The difference being that I actually enjoy eating.

Ugh.

Look, sport, if I say I'll start jogging would that calm you down and make you happy?

[Not that he ever plans to, but if it gets this kid off his back for a little while-]

[callofbeauty]

Saying isn't necessarily doing. I manage a dorm full of teenage boys back home, you think I haven't encountered that trick before?

I suppose I could always send a message to that boy of yours. I'm sure he would be more than willing to help motivate you.

[And then Nanu will never know peace.]

[kahunyaa]

[Vil don't you dare.]

If my little girl couldn't even get me jogging back home, I don't think Kanoa is going to have any more luck.

Kid, just. Answer me this one question: Why? This feels like such a hassle, when you barely even know me.

[callofbeauty]

[He'll get him a whistle too if you're too difficult. Don't think he won't.]

Honestly, after being a housewarden it's just become more of a habit than anything. I mean how could anyone just see a problem right in front of them and NOT try to fix it? It's so simple!

If I can do it for an entire dorm of half-priced spudlings, it's an even easier matter here. Not to mention more important given the circumstances.

[Translation: He's got a control problem. A lot of problems. He's currently oblivious to this fact.]

[kahunyaa]

You're going to give yourself an ulcer if you keep trying to fix everyone else's problems, you know? You don't HAVE to be responsible for everyone around you, and no kid your age should be.

Believe me, even the worst off among them will manage fine on their own.

[callofbeauty]

Perhaps if the adults were more responsible, I wouldn’t have to be.

[kahunyaa]

I'm ignoring that jab, and my point still stands. You're gonna burn yourself out on people that don't even care, so maybe save all that energy for the ones that do.

[callofbeauty]

Given that you clearly care about others as well, ever me this then. How can you expect to care for others without first caring for yourself?

I may work hard for the benefit of others and advancing in my career, but I can say that I always make certain that I don’t let myself suffer for it.

Because if I give out, then what will happen to those that rely on me?

[kahunyaa]

Like I said, I care for myself enough.

Maybe ease off on trying to control how exactly other people do so, especially when you don't know anything about them or their life, yeah?

[callofbeauty]

[Mmmm someone might have struck a tiny nerve there. Just a little itty bitty tiny nerve. Well, he's not one for losing, but he also isn't the kind to make a scene over something like this.

Aggressive compliance though, that's fair game... well passive aggressive compliance in this case?]

You're right. I'll just pass my knowledge to that boy of yours and simply let it be a family matter.

[kahunyaa]

[Fighting fire with fire is the only way to deal with brats like Vil, don't think he won't.]

Don't you fucking dare. Kid already thinks I'm two steps away from death's door as it is and I don't need some punk feeding into that.

[callofbeauty]

[More like giving him ammo. Really, that just means the boy will be even more obnoxious for the sake of his adoptive guardian's help.]

Well then I'm sure telling him a 15-20 walk or jog outside will help you be healthier will give him peace of mind.

Provided you comply of course.

Alternatively I could volunteer to take you along on my morning jogs, but I thought I'd be merciful. I suspect you wouldn't want to be woken at 6 every morning.

[kahunyaa]

I was a cop. I'm unfortunately up that early every day, whether I want to be or not.

Still doesn't mean I'm going to use that time to go jogging.

[callofbeauty]

All the more reason for you to be taking care of yourself. That is an incredibly physically and mentally taxing job!

I certainly hope you're at least eating right!

[Congrats now he's actually more worried about you.]