Oh goodness, no. While I appreciate the vote of confidence, I don't know the first thing about what being a good mother entails. It would be irresponsible of me to have a child while knowing I couldn't do them right, so I'm happy to stick with hedgehogs.
[ he is not touching that with a 10-foot pole. nope!!! if it's any consolation, riddle is just a fussy busybody in general; it's equal parts noblesse oblige and the need for control of everything around him. after all, if you want something done right, you need to do it yourself.
it's fine though...he's used to people being defiant shitrags, though not as much recently now that he's been taking conscious steps to mellow the fuck out. also, he doesn't exactly know what he wants or expects out of this rekindled friendship, but thankfully mothering kaiser is probably out the window because riddle is absolutely useless domestically. which is also fine!! there are other ways to take care of someone, not that riddle wants to take care of him...except maybe he does. admittedly, in his mind he still sees that scruffy and sullen little boy from all those years ago.
also, riddle has to wonder if he's??? being manipulated or not, because half of him thinks this diatribe about self awareness is bullshit, but also, he's had some Bad Experiences with his being an overbearing control-freak. what if kaiser comes to resent him if he lectures him too much? it's happened before with his peers... is it worth the risk? ]
Oh, bother... I don't know what to make of anything you just said. While self-awareness is good, the fact remains you should heed good advice whether you like it or not. That being said, I *have* been trying to be more lenient and cut back on my lecturing lately, so you have to tell me before it becomes unbearable. Alright?
[ that should be fine... man, this is turning into an emotional rollercoaster. kaiser isn't even "back" yet and riddle's already freaking out about losing him.
as if that wasn't bad enough, seeing those little -_-'s is starting to leave him pissed off and upset. granted, riddle is always pissed off about something, but this hits different. ]
I didn't mean it that way... I don't have a single negative thing to say about you. I never have. I'm happy to know you're diligent and hardworking.
[ riddle wants to tell him he's the best thing to ever happen to him and he would only nag him because he genuinely cares about him, he wants to give him all the praise he's due because hard work should always be celebrated...
but his crazy ass isn't unaware of the fact kaiser tactfully avoided mentioning whether he cared about him in turn, so!! riddle will just keep these embarrassing sentiments to himself, as well as make a million assumptions about where they stand and take them all as fact. very normal and cool behavior, not at all insufferable!
despite wanting to throw up and fucking die because of this, riddle refuses to dip from the conversation. the past always hurts to think about anyway, and it's not like kaiser being less affected by their relationship changes anything. ]
Is that so? I'm not well-educated on matters of physical fitness, and I can only imagine the rigorous expectations placed on a professional athlete. Well, hard work *should* be rewarded, and far be it from me to turn down an opportunity to eat sweets as well. So long as you give me prior notice, I'll happily accompany you on your designated sweets days.
[ it's tempting to insist that surely human children are hardier than hedgehogs? they have the spikes and all, but their little bellies seem awfully soft and vulnerable — but kaiser doesn't know enough to commit to arguing against that point. he's not really a contrarian, nor does he feel a strong need to always have something to say, so... sure.
well, actually— ]
youll have to let me get a look at those hedgehogs at some point so i can be the judge of that...
[ let him get a look and see how happy the hedgehogs make riddle... and if they do, let him get a slice of that, he needs some joy. not that he'll be willing to take it even if it's right in front of him, but he does need some joy. ]
? youre so serious not that its a bad thing, most people arent serious enough... how about this, instead of all of that, ill just try to not give you too many reasons to worry/lecture in the first place O—K—?
[ he pressed shift for that one to show that he cares. because he wouldn't ever say that in so many words! it... grosses him out! can't he just be a white boy who simply dgaf, instead of a white boy who has to use his words to communicate properly? ]
dont you think people who are always looking out for others are actually the ones most in need of being looked out for? [ who watches the watchmen, as they say... ] maybe i should be looking out for your diligent and hardworking a*s a little harder, actually check in with me every night at 22:00 and then go to sleep, for your information, i go to bed like a good boy because i like being asleep
I would like that very much. I love showing off my girl. I'm certain she would be delighted to meet you as well.
Normally I am not one to compromise, but your request is a fair one and you did well to lead with a compliment. Alright. I will do my best not to lecture you excessively so long as you try not to worry me (not *hide your dubious decisions from me* but actually try not to worry me).
[ unfortunately, riddle is pretty much a spoiled needy white girl deep down, not to mention bri'ish and therefore physically incapable of not being insufferable, so shift keys don't quite do it for him! they're not deep enough into the talking stage where riddle can't stop himself from screaming and crying until he hears the exact words he wants to hear, so for tonight...kaiser dodges a bullet.
also, he reads through the latest message, riddle is weirdly touched? because this does seem like a genuine and sweet and normal request to him?? as someone who is passionate about regulation, schedules, and policy, nightly check-ins feel...special. intimate. it's a display of dedication not many would be willing to not only make but actually maintain.
clearly kaiser is coming from a place of caring. look, he even censored the A-word and everything??? placing rules, following those rules... what greater sign of mutual trust and respect is there? ]
I don't think that, actually! If you are capable of looking out for others, then you should. That being said, I'm generally fine, really. You don't need to worry yourself over me, especially since I don't *do* anything worrisome to begin with.
But, since it is a reasonable request, I have no problem checking in with you nightly and going to sleep as instructed-- But, only if you respond in turn. That way, your words will be the first ones I read when I wake up. If you're concerned you'll be asleep by 2200, I can send my message at 2100, then go to bed at 2200 in order to give you time to respond. Don't worry, I won't look at my phone until I wake up. Fair is fair, after all.
most of my risk taking behavior is, unfortunately, highly publicized and also greatly exaggerated. have a little faith in the process, i have to stay alive and well to meet your hedgehog. also im very good at calculating the risks, im still healthy and in one piece right now, arent i?
[ the risks he takes are calculated and for some reason he's good at math... 💙
also, crazy combo. when a controlling deutsch boy meets a needy bri'ish girl... he's putting their daily bedtime checkin in his g**gle calendar now as a recurring task because this is a completely normal thing for people to do and neither of them should worry about it! ]
not doing anything worrisome is also worrisome in its own way, dont you think? nows the time to be young and (modestly) reckless so we can get it out of our systems and grow up into proper young adults who dont have intrusive thoughts about all the things we shouldve done when we were teenagers surely theres at least one mildly-to-moderately worrisome thing that intrigues you 🥺
[ reveal thy psyche! this is absolutely, definitely, and certainly a textbook case of positive peer pressure. kaiser is on the verge of pulling a, "have i ever steered you wrong?" as if he's even had much of an opportunity to do any steering as of yet... ]
hmm... the original time works for me, i think i sleep for 7 hours every night and get up at 5:30... what, shall i send you a good morning text too?
You make compelling arguments, and I know you must be strong given your success in soccer. I suppose I just can't help worrying about you no matter what. Wouldn't it be horrific if something were to happen to you right after we reunited? I would be beside myself.
[ they've barely started talking and kaiser is already making him crazy. not the 'haha' kind of crazy either, more like the weird semi-obsessed kind of crazy. great! riddle thinks nothing of the fact he's a bad bitch who don't need a mad, and yet he's literally synchronizing his sleep schedule to one regardless of what asinine mental gymnastics he does to justify it. codependency only happens to other people, not him, NOPE. ]
I suppose you make a good point... I know you told me not to worry about the future, but after everything you just said, I can't help but once again remember what awaits me.
I'll certainly regret it if I'm unable to experience as much as I can while I'm able to. Even having wonderful memories to look back on will be better than nothing.
Does getting drunk count as mildly-to-moderately worrisome? That's the only thing that comes to mind...
[ kaiser isn't much older than he is so it's not like he can do anything about this curiosity of his, though! riddle just wanted to be honest with his friend, who is a good and honest boy who has never broken a law or done a crime!!
he thinks this as he, too, begins adding their times to his phone alarms and calendar. ]
You have a very balanced sleep schedule. I must say, I'm impressed. I would love a good morning text! I typically start my day at 0600 to feed my hedgehog. Shall I reply to you at that time?
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[ he is not touching that with a 10-foot pole. nope!!! if it's any consolation, riddle is just a fussy busybody in general; it's equal parts noblesse oblige and the need for control of everything around him. after all, if you want something done right, you need to do it yourself.
it's fine though...he's used to people being defiant shitrags, though not as much recently now that he's been taking conscious steps to mellow the fuck out. also, he doesn't exactly know what he wants or expects out of this rekindled friendship, but thankfully mothering kaiser is probably out the window because riddle is absolutely useless domestically. which is also fine!! there are other ways to take care of someone, not that riddle wants to take care of him...except maybe he does. admittedly, in his mind he still sees that scruffy and sullen little boy from all those years ago.
also, riddle has to wonder if he's??? being manipulated or not, because half of him thinks this diatribe about self awareness is bullshit, but also, he's had some Bad Experiences with his being an overbearing control-freak. what if kaiser comes to resent him if he lectures him too much? it's happened before with his peers... is it worth the risk? ]
Oh, bother... I don't know what to make of anything you just said. While self-awareness is good, the fact remains you should heed good advice whether you like it or not. That being said, I *have* been trying to be more lenient and cut back on my lecturing lately, so you have to tell me before it becomes unbearable. Alright?
[ that should be fine... man, this is turning into an emotional rollercoaster. kaiser isn't even "back" yet and riddle's already freaking out about losing him.
as if that wasn't bad enough, seeing those little -_-'s is starting to leave him pissed off and upset. granted, riddle is always pissed off about something, but this hits different. ]
I didn't mean it that way... I don't have a single negative thing to say about you. I never have. I'm happy to know you're diligent and hardworking.
[ riddle wants to tell him he's the best thing to ever happen to him and he would only nag him because he genuinely cares about him, he wants to give him all the praise he's due because hard work should always be celebrated...
but his crazy ass isn't unaware of the fact kaiser tactfully avoided mentioning whether he cared about him in turn, so!! riddle will just keep these embarrassing sentiments to himself, as well as make a million assumptions about where they stand and take them all as fact. very normal and cool behavior, not at all insufferable!
despite wanting to throw up and fucking die because of this, riddle refuses to dip from the conversation. the past always hurts to think about anyway, and it's not like kaiser being less affected by their relationship changes anything. ]
Is that so? I'm not well-educated on matters of physical fitness, and I can only imagine the rigorous expectations placed on a professional athlete. Well, hard work *should* be rewarded, and far be it from me to turn down an opportunity to eat sweets as well. So long as you give me prior notice, I'll happily accompany you on your designated sweets days.
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well, actually— ]
youll have to let me get a look at those hedgehogs at some point so i can be the judge of that...
[ let him get a look and see how happy the hedgehogs make riddle... and if they do, let him get a slice of that, he needs some joy. not that he'll be willing to take it even if it's right in front of him, but he does need some joy. ]
?
youre so serious
not that its a bad thing, most people arent serious enough...
how about this, instead of all of that, ill just try to not give you too many reasons to worry/lecture in the first place
O—K—?
[ he pressed shift for that one to show that he cares. because he wouldn't ever say that in so many words! it... grosses him out! can't he just be a white boy who simply dgaf, instead of a white boy who has to use his words to communicate properly? ]
dont you think people who are always looking out for others are actually the ones most in need of being looked out for? [ who watches the watchmen, as they say... ]
maybe i should be looking out for your diligent and hardworking a*s a little harder, actually
check in with me every night at 22:00 and then go to sleep, for your information, i go to bed like a good boy because i like being asleep
[ a very normal request!!! ]
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Normally I am not one to compromise, but your request is a fair one and you did well to lead with a compliment. Alright. I will do my best not to lecture you excessively so long as you try not to worry me (not *hide your dubious decisions from me* but actually try not to worry me).
[ unfortunately, riddle is pretty much a spoiled needy white girl deep down, not to mention bri'ish and therefore physically incapable of not being insufferable, so shift keys don't quite do it for him! they're not deep enough into the talking stage where riddle can't stop himself from screaming and crying until he hears the exact words he wants to hear, so for tonight...kaiser dodges a bullet.
also, he reads through the latest message, riddle is weirdly touched? because this does seem like a genuine and sweet and normal request to him?? as someone who is passionate about regulation, schedules, and policy, nightly check-ins feel...special. intimate. it's a display of dedication not many would be willing to not only make but actually maintain.
clearly kaiser is coming from a place of caring. look, he even censored the A-word and everything??? placing rules, following those rules... what greater sign of mutual trust and respect is there? ]
I don't think that, actually! If you are capable of looking out for others, then you should. That being said, I'm generally fine, really. You don't need to worry yourself over me, especially since I don't *do* anything worrisome to begin with.
But, since it is a reasonable request, I have no problem checking in with you nightly and going to sleep as instructed-- But, only if you respond in turn. That way, your words will be the first ones I read when I wake up. If you're concerned you'll be asleep by 2200, I can send my message at 2100, then go to bed at 2200 in order to give you time to respond. Don't worry, I won't look at my phone until I wake up. Fair is fair, after all.
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have a little faith in the process, i have to stay alive and well to meet your hedgehog. also im very good at calculating the risks, im still healthy and in one piece right now, arent i?
[ the risks he takes are calculated and for some reason he's good at math... 💙
also, crazy combo. when a controlling deutsch boy meets a needy bri'ish girl... he's putting their daily bedtime checkin in his g**gle calendar now as a recurring task because this is a completely normal thing for people to do and neither of them should worry about it! ]
not doing anything worrisome is also worrisome in its own way, dont you think?
nows the time to be young and (modestly) reckless so we can get it out of our systems and grow up into proper young adults who dont have intrusive thoughts about all the things we shouldve done when we were teenagers
surely theres at least one mildly-to-moderately worrisome thing that intrigues you 🥺
[ reveal thy psyche! this is absolutely, definitely, and certainly a textbook case of positive peer pressure. kaiser is on the verge of pulling a, "have i ever steered you wrong?" as if he's even had much of an opportunity to do any steering as of yet... ]
hmm... the original time works for me, i think
i sleep for 7 hours every night and get up at 5:30... what, shall i send you a good morning text too?
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[ they've barely started talking and kaiser is already making him crazy. not the 'haha' kind of crazy either, more like the weird semi-obsessed kind of crazy. great! riddle thinks nothing of the fact he's a bad bitch who don't need a mad, and yet he's literally synchronizing his sleep schedule to one regardless of what asinine mental gymnastics he does to justify it. codependency only happens to other people, not him, NOPE. ]
I suppose you make a good point... I know you told me not to worry about the future, but after everything you just said, I can't help but once again remember what awaits me.
I'll certainly regret it if I'm unable to experience as much as I can while I'm able to. Even having wonderful memories to look back on will be better than nothing.
Does getting drunk count as mildly-to-moderately worrisome? That's the only thing that comes to mind...
[ kaiser isn't much older than he is so it's not like he can do anything about this curiosity of his, though! riddle just wanted to be honest with his friend, who is a good and honest boy who has never broken a law or done a crime!!
he thinks this as he, too, begins adding their times to his phone alarms and calendar. ]
You have a very balanced sleep schedule. I must say, I'm impressed. I would love a good morning text! I typically start my day at 0600 to feed my hedgehog. Shall I reply to you at that time?