Over the years, Oswald has come to appreciate small wins that he would like in time to extend into something that lasts just a fraction longer each time. Just a little bit longer. Bit by bit. Some of his aspirations really are ridiculously grand, while others are very small.
Here, to Oswald, the food doesn't really matter. It's not ever going to beat Chinese takeout straight from the box and wine in beakers, which remains one of his favourite meals to date, but it sort of doesn't matter how only passable the food is here. What matters is who he's with and how no weapons have been pulled yet.
The Ed-style outburst initially makes Oswald blink in surprise before a fond, warm little smile takes over his face. He lifts one hand in a mild shrug.
"And who I am to make you suffer so!" he says with a hint of a chuckle in his voice before reaching across to take up and drain the rest of his glass. Sure, it's not good wine, but he may as well finish it off and settle the bill.
"Fortunately, you and I have plenty we can do about the mediocrity in this city in the longer term."
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Date: 2020-06-30 10:13 am (UTC)Here, to Oswald, the food doesn't really matter. It's not ever going to beat Chinese takeout straight from the box and wine in beakers, which remains one of his favourite meals to date, but it sort of doesn't matter how only passable the food is here. What matters is who he's with and how no weapons have been pulled yet.
The Ed-style outburst initially makes Oswald blink in surprise before a fond, warm little smile takes over his face. He lifts one hand in a mild shrug.
"And who I am to make you suffer so!" he says with a hint of a chuckle in his voice before reaching across to take up and drain the rest of his glass. Sure, it's not good wine, but he may as well finish it off and settle the bill.
"Fortunately, you and I have plenty we can do about the mediocrity in this city in the longer term."