Pak laughed shortly and softly at his joke. It was a very small joke but it seemed positive, maybe he was losing up a bit because Pak still thought he was a little tense.
“That’s good sounds like a plan too.”
Oh her age um well just give the boy the line you give everyone. No need to worry, its not like he knew. With an easy smile, Pak was politely vague.
“Off and on for a while now. You’re never really completely done when you deal with technology but mostly its just reading on my own these days.”
Late Night Meanderings (Open)
Edwin had only recently gotten to the city, so he hadn't been able to spend a lot of time exploring. Now, after spending way too much time studying, he decided that he needed a breather. Pulling on his hoodie, he headed out into the crisp night air.
Wandering a little aimlessly around the city, Edwin didn't travel too far from his new home. He found a nighttime garden and decided that it would be a nice place for a meandering stroll. A couple walked past him, and he quickly shuffled to the side, not wanting to be in their way.
Stopping by a bush with silvery flowers, Edwin tucked his hands into the pocket of his hoodie. The flowers here were very pretty. He wondered if anyone would mind if he plucked one.
(OOC: Very mega open. He's shy, but he wants to play.)
Pakpao
19 years ago
Edwin Bishop
19 years ago
Edwin was genuinely amused when she laughed. That was a very good sign. Unless she was laughing at him and not the joke. He tried to be a little positive. Hopefully she just liked the joke.
"True, I guess you really do have to keep up with things. It must be frustrating to get used to the way something works and then have to start things over again when something new comes out." See, new was indeed bad. Edwin wasn't just making that up. "Do you ever want anything more solid and static?"
"True, I guess you really do have to keep up with things. It must be frustrating to get used to the way something works and then have to start things over again when something new comes out." See, new was indeed bad. Edwin wasn't just making that up. "Do you ever want anything more solid and static?"
Pakpao
19 years ago
“Frustrating? Well sort of I suppose but I’ve never thought of it like that.”
Wow, why had she never thought of it like that? For some reason Pak had always looked at the future and sure, she bitched and moaned with some of the new things, after all, she wasn’t a saint, but for the most part, it was improving.
“Actually no. I mean if I did the same thing all the time, if I could predict it I’d get bored. At least this way, even if I don’t agree with the way things are going I get to learn and keep up, it’s always a challenge.”
Wow, why had she never thought of it like that? For some reason Pak had always looked at the future and sure, she bitched and moaned with some of the new things, after all, she wasn’t a saint, but for the most part, it was improving.
“Actually no. I mean if I did the same thing all the time, if I could predict it I’d get bored. At least this way, even if I don’t agree with the way things are going I get to learn and keep up, it’s always a challenge.”
Edwin Bishop
19 years ago
Edwin liked doing the same thing all the time. It was in his wiring to be that way. "I'd rather have stability. Like, with playing music, I know that I can do that. But if a new type of violin came out and no one liked the kind I had anymore, then I don't know if I could play the new one. Thankfully, there are only new brands of violins, and when you learn how to play one, you can play the rest.
"Doing the same thing can be a challenge to. You just try to do it perfectly each time." Edwin would much rather be perfect at one thing then good at a lot of things.
"Doing the same thing can be a challenge to. You just try to do it perfectly each time." Edwin would much rather be perfect at one thing then good at a lot of things.
Pakpao
19 years ago
She wondered if this is what people meant by someone having an ‘old soul’, Edwin seemed to have more focused than someone his age should.
“Perfection is something to be strived for, I’ll grant you that. However, I’m not sure anything is ever really perfect. Especially in art, after all perfect is all in the interpretation so how do you know when it’s perfect?”
“Perfection is something to be strived for, I’ll grant you that. However, I’m not sure anything is ever really perfect. Especially in art, after all perfect is all in the interpretation so how do you know when it’s perfect?”
Edwin Bishop
19 years ago
"Well, see, there's your challenge," Edwin said. "It's hard to judge perfection, but the challenge is trying to get there. And since it's nearly impossible to play perfectly, then you have something to challenge you always."
It was really quite simple for Edwin. Especially since having one challenge all the time meant that he didn't have to take on new challenges, for the most part.
It was really quite simple for Edwin. Especially since having one challenge all the time meant that he didn't have to take on new challenges, for the most part.
Pakpao
19 years ago
“Well for music that would work. But when technology advances every day you can’t afford to be perfect on the outdated stuff.”
Well it seemed like Edwin would never be a techy. Not that there was anything wrong with that. Although he’d probably be a hell of a coder, if the language didn’t change on him, he’d be fine.
“I guess I’ll have to settle for being damned good, but not perfect.”
Well it seemed like Edwin would never be a techy. Not that there was anything wrong with that. Although he’d probably be a hell of a coder, if the language didn’t change on him, he’d be fine.
“I guess I’ll have to settle for being damned good, but not perfect.”
Edwin Bishop
19 years ago
"Umm...what about people who have old computers and refuse to get a new one?" Edwin asked, trying to find a silver lining and some middle ground. "I'm sure there are a lot of people who are clinging to their old stuff." Like Edwin would have if he were very computer-oriented.
"And if you can't be perfect, I think damned good a close second."
“Well for music that would work. But when technology advances every day you can’t afford to be perfect on the outdated stuff.”
"Umm...what about people who have old computers and refuse to get a new one?" Edwin asked, trying to find a silver lining and some middle ground. "I'm sure there are a lot of people who are clinging to their old stuff." Like Edwin would have if he were very computer-oriented.
"And if you can't be perfect, I think damned good a close second."
Pakpao
19 years ago
Pak had to laugh at that.
“If I ever need an optimist I will come and find you.”
Oh damned, that back up was probably done now. In fact, it was probably done a while again. She really should get back to it. Pak stood, still grinning at Edwin’s optimism.
“Thanks for the chat Edwin, but I’ve got an update I need to finish or the whole thing will come crashing down around my ears. Maybe I’ll see you around some time.”
Finding a trashcan as she walked Pak tossed the now cold cigarette butt and paused just long enough to light another. She wouldn’t smoke while she was working so better do it now.
((OOC… Pak out))
“If I ever need an optimist I will come and find you.”
Oh damned, that back up was probably done now. In fact, it was probably done a while again. She really should get back to it. Pak stood, still grinning at Edwin’s optimism.
“Thanks for the chat Edwin, but I’ve got an update I need to finish or the whole thing will come crashing down around my ears. Maybe I’ll see you around some time.”
Finding a trashcan as she walked Pak tossed the now cold cigarette butt and paused just long enough to light another. She wouldn’t smoke while she was working so better do it now.
((OOC… Pak out))
Edwin Bishop
19 years ago
Edwin smiled at Pakpao as she decided to leave. He pulled his hoodie a little closer and stood up. "Bye." Then he walked back to his apartment to get some sleep. He had an early class in the morning.
(OOC: Edwin out. Can lock.)
(OOC: Edwin out. Can lock.)