Are you? Prove it and send me a picture of your sorriest face.
[ yeah no, riddle doesn't believe that apology for a second, but he's still trying to inject some levity anyway. he's not sorry either but he'll apologize in a moment too... ]
[ to be fair, riddle doesn't know what a sorry face looks like either, he usually just sulks or pouts...
but still! stupid mean miha won't even try!! ]
SO THAT'S IT YOU WON'T DO ANYTHING TO PROVE YOU'RE SORRY YOU THINK IT'S FINE TO HURT MY FEELINGS AND UPSET ME? Why are you being so mean to me?! I was going to try to make a sorry face for you too but nevermind!
well youre supposed to believe me when i say things, as well as not punish me for saying things you didnt like, and maybe even stop picking fights with me before i have a fucking match to play in fucking italy.
[ if riddle hadn't just spent the duration of this conversation being mentally terrorized, he might feel a little bad for being so aggro. alack and alas... ]
Michael Kaiser.
Do you *swear* you're actually sorry for hurting my feelings? (Two times in a row, even)
Do you swear on Peaches' life?
[ >wife politely but firmly requests you not purity test him >proceeds to give him an even more deranged and frustrating purity test ]
dont waste my fucking time. next time you can just admit right off the bat you simply want me to behave a certain way to satisfy you. like i said, i can get with the program if i get anything lower than an 8.0 rating playing italy im never so much as entertaining any of this shit ever again
I get a *little bit* cheeky with you and suddenly I'm wasting your time?! ALL I ASKED IS IF YOU WERE REALLY SORRY BECAUSE IT'S HARD TO TELL WITH YOU SOMETIMES, MAYBE IT DOESN'T MEAN MUCH TO YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT THE STUPID ARSEHOLE ALWAYS CRYING BUT IT WOULD ACTUALLY MEAN A LOT TO ME TO KNOW YOU DO NOT IN FACT ENJOY UPSETTING ME!
This "shit"? What do you mean this "shit"? I don't want to assume so please be more specific.
your lying ass bullshit where you say youll ""believe me"" and then proceed to purity test me multiple times, something that people only do when they dont believe what the other person is saying dont believe me if you dont want to. just stop lying to me and yourself, it only took you about 5 minutes to switch up your narrative yet again
I really didn't mean anything serious by it! I didn't! I thought sending silly pictures would lighten the mood a bit! Is it so wrong for me to get a little bit upset when you didn't want to do even that with me?!
[ basically he's just having a tantrum because he felt rebuffed and didn't get what he wanted. nothing out of the ordinary, unfortunately. the brat is simply bratting. ]
Fine... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you even angrier. I wasn't trying to punish you or anything of the sort either. I just yell without thinking, even over text. I wasn't lying when I said I didn't want you to do anything you didn't want to do...
I won't give you anymore stupid tests, and I won't make any extra requests tonight. It's not like I deserve them since I've been so rotten anyway.
[ the worst part about bratting your wife long-distance is the knowledge there's no way you can eke out some comfort from him, which riddle is also wont to do when he doesn't get what he wants. sulking and sniffling won't accomplish anything because kaiser isn't here to be victimized and guilted by it, meaning riddle has to just deal with feeling shitty and inept... ]
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[ distance has made riddle forget that kaiser wouldn't feel anything in particular seeing sulking and sniffling in front of him either, but it is what it is. or maybe kaiser has sufficiently deluded riddle into thinking he would? hm...
anyways, he's holding himself back from commenting, "we'll see how long you last THIS time". kaiser doesn't enjoy any of this either. truly, he kind of just wants to go on a jog and then sleep, but he knows that bunnies can spontaneously die from loneliness, so he can't leave his phone so easily. ]
alright, then i wont say anything more. i feel like ive repeatedly made my stance clear i dont care if you change your mind but at least give me a heads up so i know
[ riddle is really out here thinking if he sniffled and sulked and scooted in close enough to kaiser, he might get his way with him after all. the dysfunction couldn't function more dysmally.
meanwhile, riddle would honestly prefer spontaneously dying right now? because it's time to check in and epel and lilia are looking at him like he's a complete lunatic for being so distraught, and now he has to lug his suitcase up with a stuffy nose... it's just overall a miserable and inconvenient situation. ]
You have.
I won't change my mind. I'll be good. And thank you for apologizing before. I'm sorry I acted up rather than just accepting it.
[ he thinks about asking kaiser what he can do to alleviate the tension and make things right again, but he's not too keen on taking any further emotional damage, and quite frankly he's not even sure if there is anything he can do, especially when he's this elevated post-tantrum. sigh... times like these make him wish he kept up his charade of being totally normal. ]
...What will you do now? In terms of your plans for the night, I mean. I'm about to settle into my room. My friends want to explore the beach, but I'm absolutely knackered.
review for the match, eat light something to settle my stomach, stretch, take a long hot shower, and then sleep
[ he is a creature who is so complex that he can't help but harm himself due to being way too complicated from time to time. but also, he is incredibly simple all at once. ]
just take a break if you want to the beach will always be there
That's quite a lot... Nothing compared to what you'll be doing as the days wind down, no doubt. I'll leave you to the first half, but a long soak in the tub and a long sleep sound marvelous though.
[ riddle merely assumes overworking yourself is just the par for the course in the life of a professional athlete... you don't get jacked and kick a ball really fast without pushing yourself, right? ]
That's the plan. This hotel is lovely, but as you can imagine, it's teeming with other spring breakers.
[ after a few minutes, kaiser receives a picture of a balcony-view of the beach. were riddle in a better mood, he would yap about this being his first time at the beach and tell kaiser about his secret childhood wish-- the one where they could stargaze in his rose garden together. despite the glare of okinawa's lights, the night sky is vast and clear, reflected off the sterling sea.
...too bad the beach is fucking full of people!!! an extrovert's wet dream, there's clearly a lot of activity and fun people to meet down on the shoreline. can riddle get a NO THANKS!!! from the chat? ]
I don't want to socialize with strangers in the slightest right now...
not especially... well do light training tomorrow, then play the next day, and then go back to germany right after. fairly standard. its nothing particularly difficult
[ other than the part where he has to run around for 90+ minutes to provide mass entertainment. or the part where he has to eat a disgusting amount of carbs before each match, which he is not mentioning because it's kind of gross, in a way. it is what it is! ]
lmfao everybody else had the same idea, huh? next time rent a private beachfront, that seems like itd be more your pace. the skys and the shore are nice, though, the color of the water almost looks fake
You really don't get a breather. It may be par for the course for you, but it truly does take exceptional strength and discipline to keep up with such a tight schedule. Will it be like this for you until summer?
[ riddle can't imagine the burnout, and not just because he's a chronic workaholic who pushes through it to his own detriment. academics is one thing, but knowing your performance on the field will be judged by the entire world and the pride of your nation is on the line? no wonder kaiser has 1,500 mental disorders... ]
It certainly seems so! My friends said this too is part of the spring break experience, so I'm trying to remain optimistic. Perhaps I'll have a chance meeting with someone or something [ what the fuck does he mean by Something?!?!?! ] that will change the trajectory of my life forever? One never knows.
I very much like the sound of your idea. If I decide to vacation again, I will most likely do just that. The scenery is proving to be my favorite part so far. It's so bright and dazzling... It would be perfect for stargazing if we were alone.
maybe? its normal to me... you probably think your own daily schedule is normal to you, but not everybody could do it, dont you think? anyways, i think my schedule clears up around early july
[ or earlier, you know. if he LOSES!! ]
what, like if somebody kills himself in front of you and your group of friends, altering the course of your lives forever?
[ kaiser could be that guy. he won't be, but he could. ]
good luck with that. i still dont see the point in doing things just because everybody else seems to think thats how they should be done but if it goes well then i guess theres no harm in it either.
i duckduckgo'd "bayern vs italy score" in class earlier, my condolences
You make a good point. Difficulty is all relative, and when it comes to responsibility, one ought to do whatever it takes to see it through regardless of how overwhelming it may be.
I see... That's quite some time. Rest assured I'll be cheering for you every step of the way. Once July rolls around, you'll be mine for the rest of the summer, so there's definitely that to look forward to.
[ that's plenty of time to turn things around, haha, right??? .....right? ]
Yes, precisely! Or, we could accidentally kill someone together, or stumble upon a private cult ritual, or maybe even run into a cryptid of sorts.
[ it's fine, kaiser has ruined one 5'4" life as it is, he must not be allowed to torment anymore shorties. ]
If nothing else, think of it as an enrichment exercise. Stepping out of one's comfort zone can be good sometimes, right? Regardless, here's to hoping it *does* go well and this is a spring break to remember.
it's okay.. they can still win on the second leg next week...... 🥴
You have nothing to worry about. Remember, my status as the main character will give you automatic immunity so long as you stay by my side. It could be an interesting character-building experience.
[ and yet, no one seems to entertain the possibility that some girlies secretly want to be the one terrorizing and gutting people... ]
Give it a try sometimes. I find that it gives even more value to the decisions I *do* make for myself, by myself. I appreciate that which makes me unique and excellent even more.
[ it's kind of like how marie antoinette cosplayed peasants in her backyard. ]
? i wouldnt die in a horror movie so im not worried. im the next virgin mary
[ and europe's most beloved, tormented princess. he's that as well. ]
i dont need that to validate my own decisions by proving to myself by way of exhaustion that everybody elses werent meant for me so i think itd just waste my time and energy whatever works for you, though
Well, there you have it! Just be sure not to give birth to the next lord and savior while we're in the middle of solving a mystery. (Unless, of course, the mystery is *what* exactly caused your immaculate conception, and what creature will come of it...)
[ not riddle imagining kaiser birthing the next babadook/lord paimon or something ]
You've always been a willsome one, so it makes sense you would feel that way. Personally, I like exploring every option, but we have long established that I'm a chronic overthinker. Ah, well. I will happily share my extra experiences with you if I feel that you're missing out on something.
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If it has more than two eyes, or more than one face, then it would be my honor to be its godparent.
Is that so? I wonder why that is. We really are opposites in so many ways. I can't imagine being unimpressed with the world around us. Perhaps it's because I haven't been out and about until recently? Regardless, it keeps things interesting. I don't get on well with people who are too much like me.
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[ yeah no, riddle doesn't believe that apology for a second, but he's still trying to inject some levity anyway. he's not sorry either but he'll apologize in a moment too... ]
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no
now is not the time to purity test me
[ also, his default expression is :/ and he has never practiced in the mirror how to look particularly sorry. so he is... NOT doing that! ]
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but still! stupid mean miha won't even try!! ]
SO THAT'S IT YOU WON'T DO ANYTHING TO PROVE YOU'RE SORRY YOU THINK IT'S FINE TO HURT MY FEELINGS AND UPSET ME? Why are you being so mean to me?! I was going to try to make a sorry face for you too but nevermind!
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Michael Kaiser.
Do you *swear* you're actually sorry for hurting my feelings? (Two times in a row, even)
Do you swear on Peaches' life?
[ >wife politely but firmly requests you not purity test him
>proceeds to give him an even more deranged and frustrating purity test ]
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if i get anything lower than an 8.0 rating playing italy im never so much as entertaining any of this shit ever again
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I get a *little bit* cheeky with you and suddenly I'm wasting your time?! ALL I ASKED IS IF YOU WERE REALLY SORRY BECAUSE IT'S HARD TO TELL WITH YOU SOMETIMES, MAYBE IT DOESN'T MEAN MUCH TO YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT THE STUPID ARSEHOLE ALWAYS CRYING BUT IT WOULD ACTUALLY MEAN A LOT TO ME TO KNOW YOU DO NOT IN FACT ENJOY UPSETTING ME!
This "shit"? What do you mean this "shit"? I don't want to assume so please be more specific.
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dont believe me if you dont want to. just stop lying to me and yourself, it only took you about 5 minutes to switch up your narrative yet again
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[ basically he's just having a tantrum because he felt rebuffed and didn't get what he wanted. nothing out of the ordinary, unfortunately. the brat is simply bratting. ]
Fine... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you even angrier. I wasn't trying to punish you or anything of the sort either. I just yell without thinking, even over text. I wasn't lying when I said I didn't want you to do anything you didn't want to do...
I won't give you anymore stupid tests, and I won't make any extra requests tonight. It's not like I deserve them since I've been so rotten anyway.
[ the worst part about bratting your wife long-distance is the knowledge there's no way you can eke out some comfort from him, which riddle is also wont to do when he doesn't get what he wants. sulking and sniffling won't accomplish anything because kaiser isn't here to be victimized and guilted by it, meaning riddle has to just deal with feeling shitty and inept... ]
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anyways, he's holding himself back from commenting, "we'll see how long you last THIS time". kaiser doesn't enjoy any of this either. truly, he kind of just wants to go on a jog and then sleep, but he knows that bunnies can spontaneously die from loneliness, so he can't leave his phone so easily. ]
alright, then i wont say anything more. i feel like ive repeatedly made my stance clear
i dont care if you change your mind but at least give me a heads up so i know
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meanwhile, riddle would honestly prefer spontaneously dying right now? because it's time to check in and epel and lilia are looking at him like he's a complete lunatic for being so distraught, and now he has to lug his suitcase up with a stuffy nose... it's just overall a miserable and inconvenient situation. ]
You have.
I won't change my mind. I'll be good. And thank you for apologizing before. I'm sorry I acted up rather than just accepting it.
[ he thinks about asking kaiser what he can do to alleviate the tension and make things right again, but he's not too keen on taking any further emotional damage, and quite frankly he's not even sure if there is anything he can do, especially when he's this elevated post-tantrum. sigh... times like these make him wish he kept up his charade of being totally normal. ]
...What will you do now? In terms of your plans for the night, I mean. I'm about to settle into my room. My friends want to explore the beach, but I'm absolutely knackered.
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[ he is a creature who is so complex that he can't help but harm himself due to being way too complicated from time to time. but also, he is incredibly simple all at once. ]
just take a break if you want to
the beach will always be there
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[ riddle merely assumes overworking yourself is just the par for the course in the life of a professional athlete... you don't get jacked and kick a ball really fast without pushing yourself, right? ]
That's the plan. This hotel is lovely, but as you can imagine, it's teeming with other spring breakers.
[ after a few minutes, kaiser receives a picture of a balcony-view of the beach. were riddle in a better mood, he would yap about this being his first time at the beach and tell kaiser about his secret childhood wish-- the one where they could stargaze in his rose garden together. despite the glare of okinawa's lights, the night sky is vast and clear, reflected off the sterling sea.
...too bad the beach is fucking full of people!!! an extrovert's wet dream, there's clearly a lot of activity and fun people to meet down on the shoreline. can riddle get a NO THANKS!!! from the chat? ]
I don't want to socialize with strangers in the slightest right now...
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[ other than the part where he has to run around for 90+ minutes to provide mass entertainment. or the part where he has to eat a disgusting amount of carbs before each match, which he is not mentioning because it's kind of gross, in a way. it is what it is! ]
lmfao
everybody else had the same idea, huh?
next time rent a private beachfront, that seems like itd be more your pace. the skys and the shore are nice, though, the color of the water almost looks fake
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[ riddle can't imagine the burnout, and not just because he's a chronic workaholic who pushes through it to his own detriment. academics is one thing, but knowing your performance on the field will be judged by the entire world and the pride of your nation is on the line? no wonder kaiser has 1,500 mental disorders... ]
It certainly seems so! My friends said this too is part of the spring break experience, so I'm trying to remain optimistic. Perhaps I'll have a chance meeting with someone or something [ what the fuck does he mean by Something?!?!?! ] that will change the trajectory of my life forever? One never knows.
I very much like the sound of your idea. If I decide to vacation again, I will most likely do just that. The scenery is proving to be my favorite part so far. It's so bright and dazzling... It would be perfect for stargazing if we were alone.
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anyways, i think my schedule clears up around early july
[ or earlier, you know. if he LOSES!! ]
what, like if somebody kills himself in front of you and your group of friends, altering the course of your lives forever?
[ kaiser could be that guy. he won't be, but he could. ]
good luck with that. i still dont see the point in doing things just because everybody else seems to think thats how they should be done but if it goes well then i guess theres no harm in it either.
i duckduckgo'd "bayern vs italy score" in class earlier, my condolences
I see... That's quite some time. Rest assured I'll be cheering for you every step of the way. Once July rolls around, you'll be mine for the rest of the summer, so there's definitely that to look forward to.
[ that's plenty of time to turn things around, haha, right??? .....right? ]
Yes, precisely! Or, we could accidentally kill someone together, or stumble upon a private cult ritual, or maybe even run into a cryptid of sorts.
[ it's fine, kaiser has ruined one 5'4" life as it is, he must not be allowed to torment anymore shorties. ]
If nothing else, think of it as an enrichment exercise. Stepping out of one's comfort zone can be good sometimes, right?
Regardless, here's to hoping it *does* go well and this is a spring break to remember.
it's okay.. they can still win on the second leg next week...... 🥴
not sure what to make of it, to be honest...
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjKB12IoX7E ]
i dont know if its good or not
ive never thought about decisions in that way
😫 they were close...!!!!! thoughts n prayers man i hope they get it together.........
[ and yet, no one seems to entertain the possibility that some girlies secretly want to be the one terrorizing and gutting people... ]
Give it a try sometimes. I find that it gives even more value to the decisions I *do* make for myself, by myself. I appreciate that which makes me unique and excellent even more.
[ it's kind of like how marie antoinette cosplayed peasants in her backyard. ]
well........
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i wouldnt die in a horror movie so im not worried. im the next virgin mary
[ and europe's most beloved, tormented princess. he's that as well. ]
i dont need that to validate my own decisions by proving to myself by way of exhaustion that everybody elses werent meant for me so i think itd just waste my time and energy
whatever works for you, though
...........yeah uh,,, good luck.........
[ not riddle imagining kaiser birthing the next babadook/lord paimon or something ]
You've always been a willsome one, so it makes sense you would feel that way. Personally, I like exploring every option, but we have long established that I'm a chronic overthinker. Ah, well. I will happily share my extra experiences with you if I feel that you're missing out on something.
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share if you want... but im not missing out
i merely have my own life
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Of course. We both do. All the same, I like sharing my findings with you. The world is a curious place, after all.
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and maybe... i guess... i have found the world quite underwhelming, personally.
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Is that so? I wonder why that is. We really are opposites in so many ways. I can't imagine being unimpressed with the world around us. Perhaps it's because I haven't been out and about until recently? Regardless, it keeps things interesting. I don't get on well with people who are too much like me.
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