inbox, texts, etc.

[aiwillneversmile]

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[aiwillneversmile]

Then, figure out something else to say. You aren't an idiot, divert the conversation when you're finished with a topic.

[fallingleaf]

Mm. I appreciate the advice, but you're correct. I do know how to manage a conversation.

However, I'll avoid saying this around you, since it seems to bother you.

[aiwillneversmile]

[and snapping the book shut]

We both want a civil relationship, correct?

[fallingleaf]

Yes.

[aiwillneversmile]

I'll give you two more strikes since I started this, but I'm not holding back after that.

[fallingleaf]

I see the rule of three is everywhere.

[ he chuckles to himself, ]

Then I should leave before I use my two other chances. After all, it will take some time to change this verbal habit.

[aiwillneversmile]

Now, you can see what it was like for me and appreciate the effort I'm putting forward.

And I don't want to hear anyone complaining about me changing a 'nice guy' like you into this. I had no hand in it.

[fallingleaf]

As we agreed, this conversation will stay between us.

So, you should have nothing to fear.

However, I do not plan on changing, merely accommodating your wishes.

[aiwillneversmile]

There's that convenient phrasing again . . .

[fallingleaf]

I can't control what you say or do.

[aiwillneversmile]

So, I shouldn't try to control what you say or do. —Message received.

[fallingleaf]

[ he tilts his head at that. ]

Mmm.

[ But either way, he turns to leave, ]

Feel free to reach out again, if you need it.

Otherwise, I'll just have to make visiting a habit.

[aiwillneversmile]

. . . Don't make it a habit.

[but opening his book back up]