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Ben Skywalker ([personal profile] momslilassassin) wrote2011-12-19 10:57 am
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Naboo [Monday, Fandom time]

Ben and Ender were still hosting houseguests, and since the speeder hadn't been destroyed the day before, it meant it was time for Cultural Opportunities In Town!

...or Twi'leks dancing around poles.

Po-tay-to, Po-tah-to.

There was plenty to see in Theed before then, of course, as it would be kind of tacky to watching dancing girls at lunch. Or so Ben assumed.
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dollpocalypse: (!?: mm?)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Topher wasn't sure why he was persisting. Some weird mix of curiosity about Peter and curiosity about Ender's universe. Either way, Ender's technique of non-answers had done the job of distracting him from it.

"Right," Topher said, leaving the questions at that. "But he likes it? And everything?"
endsthegame: (looking askance)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] endsthegame 2011-12-20 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Wouldn't be dedicating all of his time to it if he didn't," Ender said, showing no sign of being pleased that his technique had worked. "It's what he's good at."
dollpocalypse: (spazflail: dude i got no clue)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Like, talking and stuff," Topher guessed, because he paid basically no attention to politics in his world, let alone the future. "Or no?"
endsthegame: (brushing past dark)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] endsthegame 2011-12-20 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Talking, keeping up with his contacts, spinning information," Ender replied.

That was only cynical if you thought about it for a few seconds.
dollpocalypse: (neu: thoughtful peaceful)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Which Topher did not do! So Ender was in the clear.

He nodded. "That sounds fun for him," he offered. "Um. Cool. Thanks."
endsthegame: (cold with valentine)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] endsthegame 2011-12-20 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Again," Ender said, looking a bit amused, "No problem. Just try not to let him drag you into any of his antics - he can go a little overboard."
dollpocalypse: (!?: suspicious)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"What do you mean?"
endsthegame: (comic: with val)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] endsthegame 2011-12-20 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sometimes, when he thinks people can help him, he pushes them to their limit," Ender replied, trying to find ways to phrase it that wouldn't send Topher on the defensive. "If you're ever not comfortable with something he asks, you can come to me."
dollpocalypse: (awk: ooh oops)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh." For a moment, Topher thought back to that weekend that he and Peter had been little kids. Then back to present-day Peter. The two didn't really seem to have that much in common.

"Um. That hasn't really happened," he said honestly. And Topher being Topher, he didn't really get what that actually meant, and probably wouldn't unless it actually happened.
endsthegame: (comic: gotcha!)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] endsthegame 2011-12-20 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Glad to hear it," Ender said, flashing him another brief smile. "Just keep it in mind."
dollpocalypse: (conv: talking in class)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, sure," Topher said, more easily than he would have if he actually got what Ender meant. "No prob."
endsthegame: (headtilt)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] endsthegame 2011-12-20 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Need some help hauling some of this stuff to your portal?" Ender asked, changing the subject neatly enough.
dollpocalypse: (!?: surprised and mild pos)

Re: Day 5

[personal profile] dollpocalypse 2011-12-20 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure," Topher said gratefully, offering Ender a bag. "Thanks."
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