NIETZSCHE; DEAD PHILOSOPHERS' INBOX

[explosivecombat]

[TEXT; LOCKED TO doitrockapella]

The offer for conversation is always open, should you desire to take me up on it; I can't guarantee that I'll respond immediately, nor will it necessarily be the response you want, but I'll always respond in some way.

In the name of enlightened discourse.

Comments

[doitrockapella]

It's 1997. I'm looking forward to seeing the new millennium in my lifetime.

[explosivecombat]

Well, I saw the new centennial, at least, though about a hundred years before yours will be.

I was 22 at the time.

[doitrockapella]

Mm, I remember being 22. What a magnificent year that was.

That makes you...37 now, doesn't it? Or thereabouts.

[explosivecombat]

I'd just turned 37 about a week before I came here, actually; I spent that day with the Eastern Sage.

[doitrockapella]

A week by which world's measure? A week prior to the moment you left your world, or a week prior to the day we were observing here when you came back?

[explosivecombat]

Ah, that was a bit unclear, wasn't it? The former was what I intended; I've managed to miss the corresponding date here each time I've shown up, though I was a bit closer this last time.

[doitrockapella]

So much for my aspirations to read your horoscope and see what it says about you.

[explosivecombat]

If you're that curious, you can always ask, you know.

[doitrockapella]

It might be too easy if you just told me.

[explosivecombat]

Oh, I know it would be.

Some days I'm more generous than others, however.

[doitrockapella]

If you're feeling generous, I'm not going to waste it on something as pointless as a horoscope.

[explosivecombat]

What would you use the opportunity for, through curiosity?

[doitrockapella]

Persuading you to tell me your one true weakness, Samson.

[explosivecombat]

Another reference I don't quite understand, I'm afraid.

[doitrockapella]

Let's just say he's known throughout my world's history for two things — his unparalleled strength and his long hair.

What did you think I would say?

[explosivecombat]

It's often more enjoyable to not try to predict your responses.

Though if that's what you're looking for, you'll just be disappointed; I don't have one.

[doitrockapella]

A weakness, or an opinion on what you thought I would say?

[explosivecombat]

A weakness. I don't have the sort of large one the question is asking for.

[doitrockapella]

You're no fun.

[explosivecombat]

Oh, come now.

I tend to find the ones with no obvious weaknesses to exploit to be the most fun in the end, personally.

[doitrockapella]

Should I be flattered? As far as I know, you find me astoundingly fun.

[explosivecombat]

Do you want flattery or honesty?

[doitrockapella]

Will either one get me the same answer?

[explosivecombat]

Actually, no.

[doitrockapella]

Then I want the honesty.