Master of P.

[jasroth]

I may not be the only master of P in this world, but I've certainly get some skills in the area no student should possess. I think I'm at least at the level of those sad little cubicle people who make paper planes out of memos. Yes, the Way of P, Lord P. Power to the P

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[ilantia]

Meh. Apparently I have to meet Rachel's parents. Not quite sure what to expect there. I mean, its not as if I object to it, I just don't really see that it has anything to do with them, that I require their blessing, permission etc. in fact, I find the suggestion of permission demeaning.

Reading that makes me almost unaccountably pissed off with you. Do you realise how arrogant it sounds? I don't think they're setting out to give you their permission as such, I mean, it's not like you're begging them for her hand in marriage (at least I hope not) and as for dating permission? I severely doubt it, I mean, if so they've waited a little too long for that don't you think? Doesn't it occur to you that they have the right to want to at least meet the lad who has become a central figure in their still young daughters life? Sheesh.

[ilantia]

In which I was meant to say, of COURSE it has something to do with them.. I mean, as much as I hate my parents prying into my life, I can still accept that tiny little factor.. It must be just a getting-worked-up day. Now I'm really pissed off with you. And I don't even know her!

[railer]

That nocturne is nice....

[jasroth]

Hookay. Emily... you're right, okay? I'm insecure and crazy. As for having a right to meet me, good on that account too. I just like relationships to be about people, two people. Their connection. And of course her parents are involved, I'm just paranoid. In a sense, I'm sort of interested too. Look, ems, wannna know the truth? I'm nervous as fuck, and when nervous as fuck don't appreciate being called arrogant. These are people with high standards, apparently, and I'd rather make no impression than a bad one. But an impression I've gotta make. I really care about her, ems, and fucking it up is something of a terror of mine. But because I care I'll do it. I know its important, don't worry. And whatever if I sound arrogant. Really. I personally find subservience to the nth degree sickening, and I prefer a healthy dose of self-confidence to self-depreciation any day, don't you?

[ilantia]

No, I don't like subservient people. But there's a difference between being confidant, and sounding like you think you're the only person in the world whose opinions and wants matter. It was more just a 'holy fuck, how could he SAY something like that' and a slap upside the head to draw your attention to it so you don't do it again. Careful with that tone, lad.

And learn how to lj comment properly. If I hadn't had a hunch that you did it wrong, I wouldn't have seen this.

[ilantia]

And I just saw that you got rid of it. Getting rid of it is disgusting too. It's like "oops, I shouldnt have said that, lets pretend I didn't"

*GLARE*

[jasroth]

Okay. Emily, darling. 'careful with that tone, lad'...?
If we're talking about arrogance, hubris, and pride.... okay. I'm far, far too angry now to go on with that sentence. Suffice to say that if you would like to spout your moral, high handed rubbish, ems, talk to me on the phone. You're pissed at me? You, are pissed off, at me? Disgusting? Let me clarify something, ems, you did point something out, thank you. I was afraid, and projecting, trying to pass it off as if I didn't care. I recognised that.
Apparently, however, as opposed to realising my error, I should bear it as a badge of shame. I'm not pretending I didn't say it, Emily, I'm changing my position. Fair enough?

...bleh. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get so worked up. Or to get pissed at you, Emily. I'm sorry, you know, I hope, what I mean.

But if I need to be careful with tone, ems, if *I* need to be careful with tone...