I do not think it is anything too interesting. At least not to anyone other than me.
But I eagerly await your arrival.
[And when Vil gets there, he'll find that Jade is actually quite settled in on a spread out blanket, with some magic lights hanging in the air for illumination. Nothing too bright or garish though. He has a large duffle bag next to him with various specimen containers and bags, as well as some sketchbooks.
He has his thermos out along with some cups and his currently jotting down notes in a little notebook. He's focused enough that he doesn't immediately register his guest's arrival. Or at least he seems not to.]
[ And Vil will arrive indeed. He's dressed down for the night, but with a proper pair of shoes and a coat over his clothes so nothing vital gets dirty.
He walks over, a bag over his shoulder and a white paper box in his hands, noting the lighting and the blanket with approval. ]
If I didn't know better, I'd say you were prepared for a picnic. Was that the plan?
[ Good thing Vil doesn't have a problem with being observed. One might say his entire business involves holding the interest the others.
He walks over and removes his shoes before stepping on the blanket. No need to get it dirty. He then gets on a knee and sets his bag down, then the box. ]
I might not stay too long. Beauty sleep waits for no one. But for now, my time is yours.
[ He says this like it's a given that Jade should be grateful. Which... well. Vil Schoenheit doesn't do this for just anyone, after all. ]
What can I say? Even I enjoy a break from my day to day every once in a while. In any case, I don't consider time with people like yourself wasted.
[ Vil leans over and watches, noting Jade's fastidiousness. Something to be expected of him, but it's always a pleasure to be around people who do what they do well. ]
As one does. How much longer had you planned to be out here?
[ He opens his own bag and sets out a couple of plates, then some napkins. These cakes are made to be eaten with one's fingers, but there's no need to eat them right out of the box like heathens. ]
[Well the politeness dance is enjoyable as always to him, especially with Vil. He always has to hold back just a little more, in case he slips.]
I am not quite sure. Probably until a little before curfew at least.
[Not that he can't get away with breaking curfew if he really wants. Azul has arranged as much for him, but that's usually when he's doing something his dorm leader needs of him.]
It's a wonderful night out though, wouldn't you agree? As I said, nature is in fine form and the stars are out. And so many finds...
[He nods towards a cluster of mushrooms, the one's he'd mentioned before, green stripes faintly glowing.]
[ Vil's not familiar enough with Jade to know how much he's holding himself back, but he's rather aware that there's something about his manners that conceals something behind it. He just doesn't intend to find out what, unless it inconveniences him. (But if it does inconvenience him...)
Vil turns his head from where he's opening the box, revealing the cakes inside, and observes the mushrooms in question. ]
I don't disagree, but how you find the motivation for constant exploration is beyond me. I do have my own interests, of course, but I can't say I pursue any of them like a hobby.
[ Vil serves Jade first! He's selfish, not a heathen, and it's only good manners to serve others before himself. Have some cake, Jade. ]
Reasonable enough, I suppose, but I still can't imagine such curiosity. When I first came to Nightraven, I took a cursory tour of the premises and the town, but I can't say that I've been down there since, other than to conduct my own business or to show others around. You're underselling your desire to learn, in my opinion.
[Jade takes a bit of the cake, keeping himself restrained and smiles.]
Delicious!
[He thinks over what Vil is saying.]
That does sound like you. I imagine you have seen much more metropolitan cities.
[But he shrugged.]
Perhaps you are right. I have always had a fascination with observing though. Normally just people watching on occasion as you might call it. but sometimes a thing is just please. And when you're outdoors, there is peace and quiet, but it is not boring either. If you understand what I mean.
[ Vil takes a bite out of his own cake, humming in pleasure. So much self-control, yet sweets are his eternal vice. Well, everyone has a weakness. ]
I can say I understand you in theory, at least. Rook's much the same way, if I'm not mistaken. Always tracking what he finds beautiful. You two are similar in that sense.
Oh? Have you ever found yourself at the center of his attention? Or are you simply speaking for yourself, in theory?
[ There's more cake in the box. Help yourself! Vil will, although he does slice one in half so he paces himself. He'll put the plate aside for right now, though, in favor of looking at the shining mushrooms. Bioluminescence, huh... There are some cosmetic applications for that, certainly. ]
Perhaps both. I will admit, his commitment to his own studies is a bit enviable. He picks up on so many little details...
[He is eating at a good pace while still somehow being fairly dignified.
He looks at the mushrooms as he does, appreciating them.]
They are quite bright, aren't they? Usually you don't see them in such a pattern either. But what little info I found makes it sound like the cultivation will be difficult. If I managed it, would you be interested in some of them?
I would, but I hardly think you would do so simply out of the kindness of your heart, especially given the difficulty of your proposal, here.
[ Vil taps his plate with his fork before taking another bite of cake. Jade is just as selfish as he is. If Vil does nothing for free, neither does Jade. ]
Did you need something specific from me? Or will a favor do?
[Yes that is true, nothing is for free with him. Even when he doesn't ask for anything.]
Hmmm, I would say a favor for later. If not for me, for Azul. I believe that is more than fair for the effort. Or perhaps, better yet, a sampling of whatever potion or poison you might create from them.
[He's almost done with his meal at this rate and already on thinking about seconds.]
I consider myself fairly skilled at making such concoctions, but I am not the master you are.
[ Vil was quite serious about watching his figure. He'll keep eating while Jade is just to be polite, but the majority is going to be Jade's, should he wish it. ]
Oh? Just the concoction itself? I'm sure that Azul would also appreciate the recipe. Far be it for me to say that I'm the only alchemy expert at this school.
[ Granted, he is the best, but he still can't figure out exactly what Azul put into that nice face cream he got from him that one time. Vil knows how to accept defeat gracefully. ]
[He'll probably want to save some for later, if only to share with Floyd. Otherwise he's going to get an earful.]
Oh I had not wanted to ask for too much, especially for something so valuable as a recipe. And being able to own a bottle of something that Vil Schoenheit created isn't worthless by any means. Though the recipe would be nice. Azul would be over the moon.
[One day, Vil might learn the secret ingredient. Until then, whenever the topic comes up, Jade's just going to smile. The smile he has whenever he's remembering a delightful little secret.]
Hm. Are you saying that you'll enjoy the cultivation process so much that you'd achieve your end of the deal for less?
[ He'll accept the praise though. Jade's right, after all. ]
I'll check in on you every now and then to see how your little mushroom farm is doing. If I see that the effort far surpasses the work I'll put into my potion... Why don't I give you parts of the recipe? Piece by piece, so reverse engineering the whole thing is easier.
Oh there is definitely that. Really the process, even if it should fail, is delightful on it's own.
[Controlling the fate of such a small living thing, is always intriguing. At least as much as one can control it.]
Hmmm, I think I would enjoy that. Figuring out the rest would be interesting. And I might even come up with my own take on it. Or something entirely different.
[He won't say something that surpasses Vil's work, no. He's not so foolish or egotistical.]
[He hands the book over. Inside are a number of naturalistic drawings of various plants, rocks, mushrooms, insects and other such things. The older drawings at the front of the book are not quite as nice as the newer ones, a sign of how much he's practiced.]
I know I can just take photographs and enjoy doing so, but I thought it might be nice to do a little something extra when I am out and about. Though I apologize if some of them are a little crude.
You could have, but you chose not to. [ Flip, flip, flip. Vil is noting the progress with no little approval. ] You apologized for your works in progress, rather than your finished products. Can't imagine why, especially when your improvement is quite clear, even to my eyes.
[He's being a little more humble than he actually feels of course, but at the same time, drawing and sketching are limited skills where they are from.]
I do think I might move on to actual figure drawing next, just to further hone my skills. Though human forms still confuse me a little.
Nonsense. I do know what diligence looks like when I see it.
Figure drawing... I wouldn't know much about that, but wouldn't they offer something like that in our arts department? [ Vil himself is tangential to the arts department with his Film Studies club and his idol work and all, but his creativity is more technically minded than artistic. ]
I don't know. I always manage to find time for things that I find important. [ Vil takes another sip of his tea. ] Hm. Not a bad blend. It's a bit sour for my tea, but it complements sweetness quite well.
Why thank you. It's taken me a while to learn what tastes good in teas, though admittedly my preferences lean towards them not being too sweet. I had an... unfortunate experience during my first forays into the subject.
Oh, nothing too terrible. It's just... when I was first learning, Kalim decided to show me exactly how he does it. He likes a lot of sugar. And I mean a lot.
[That one was a hard man to deal with, more so than some other difficult customers at this school.]
Ah. Kalim Al-Asim. That doesn't surprise me. [ He places his tea back down and has another mouthful of cake. ] He has his penchant for extravagance, doesn't he? It's a wonder that Viper hasn't popped a vein over his antics. Still, that motivation of his serves him well.
[ He wasn't the most improved over the course of VDC, but failure motivated him instead of discouraging him. Vil can respect that, at least. ]
Have you? That surprises me. Granted, he has motivation and no little talent, but he's been nothing but diligent and evenkeeled for as long as we've been acquainted.
[ ... Yes, he has no idea what happened over winter break. All he knows is that Viper can sing, carry a dance break, and spit fire. Impressive. ]
I was quite surprised too, honestly. But every man has their limit and their other side, you know. And he has been a bit more relaxed since then, I believe. Granted, as you have noted, his situation is a strenuous one.
[For what little bit they have been acquainted, both being Second Years. Jade had always sensed there was something more, as he often did about people who held themselves back.]
Mm. Then I'm glad that I had the opportunity to work with him after he had his little moment.
[ ... If only Vil knew that their little moments were one in the same. I haven't caught up on the latest chapter, I have no idea if he has. ]
Working with Azul must have its share of difficulties, though. He does scheme at will, and I can imagine that he does so at your expense every now and then.
Oh, he is very demanding. It's never a dull moment, but it is very tiring at times. But it is also nice to be needed and see what I can do. And what are friends for, if not to impose on one another?
[Really, Jade takes advantage of Azul just as much. It's give and take at the end of the day.]
Oh no, that was entirely on my own. Just another supplement to my current interest. if Azul wanted to do art, he could easily do it on his own. He does let me occasionally do my own thing.
[ Vil chuckles to himself, hiding it behind his tea. ]
My apologies. I made it sound like you were at his beck and call, didn't I? Rook is certainly devoted to me, but he has his own interests. I understand you're the same.
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Date: 2021-10-18 12:55 am (UTC)I do not think it is anything too interesting. At least not to anyone other than me.
But I eagerly await your arrival.
[And when Vil gets there, he'll find that Jade is actually quite settled in on a spread out blanket, with some magic lights hanging in the air for illumination. Nothing too bright or garish though. He has a large duffle bag next to him with various specimen containers and bags, as well as some sketchbooks.
He has his thermos out along with some cups and his currently jotting down notes in a little notebook. He's focused enough that he doesn't immediately register his guest's arrival. Or at least he seems not to.]
hello! :)
Date: 2021-10-18 04:06 am (UTC)[ And Vil will arrive indeed. He's dressed down for the night, but with a proper pair of shoes and a coat over his clothes so nothing vital gets dirty.
He walks over, a bag over his shoulder and a white paper box in his hands, noting the lighting and the blanket with approval. ]
If I didn't know better, I'd say you were prepared for a picnic. Was that the plan?
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Date: 2021-10-19 04:02 am (UTC)He gestures to a spot next to him.]
Well I had thought it would be pleasant to have some company. And it seems to have worked, as you have not left just yet.
[The alone time is nice of course, but this will be interesting too. He always welcomes a chance to observe others.]
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Date: 2021-10-19 05:15 am (UTC)He walks over and removes his shoes before stepping on the blanket. No need to get it dirty. He then gets on a knee and sets his bag down, then the box. ]
I might not stay too long. Beauty sleep waits for no one. But for now, my time is yours.
[ He says this like it's a given that Jade should be grateful. Which... well. Vil Schoenheit doesn't do this for just anyone, after all. ]
Now, the tea?
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Date: 2021-10-20 01:11 am (UTC)[That brief bout of being in Pomefiore was very enlightening.
He takes a cup and uncapping the thermos, pours the tea, still hot into the cup, with a practiced manner.]
I do hope you enjoy it. There's a spell on the thermos to keep it at the appropriate temperature without ruining the flavor.
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Date: 2021-10-20 09:11 pm (UTC)[ Vil leans over and watches, noting Jade's fastidiousness. Something to be expected of him, but it's always a pleasure to be around people who do what they do well. ]
As one does. How much longer had you planned to be out here?
[ He opens his own bag and sets out a couple of plates, then some napkins. These cakes are made to be eaten with one's fingers, but there's no need to eat them right out of the box like heathens. ]
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Date: 2021-10-21 05:16 pm (UTC)I am not quite sure. Probably until a little before curfew at least.
[Not that he can't get away with breaking curfew if he really wants. Azul has arranged as much for him, but that's usually when he's doing something his dorm leader needs of him.]
It's a wonderful night out though, wouldn't you agree? As I said, nature is in fine form and the stars are out. And so many finds...
[He nods towards a cluster of mushrooms, the one's he'd mentioned before, green stripes faintly glowing.]
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Date: 2021-10-22 04:12 pm (UTC)Vil turns his head from where he's opening the box, revealing the cakes inside, and observes the mushrooms in question. ]
I don't disagree, but how you find the motivation for constant exploration is beyond me. I do have my own interests, of course, but I can't say I pursue any of them like a hobby.
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Date: 2021-10-23 12:53 am (UTC)[There's a lot about living on land that, frustrates him, so it's taken time for him to find his own fun. But now that he has, he's grasped it fully.]
And to see what happens to them as you experiment, it is exciting. Like the Sea Witch herself...
[He eyes the cakes, trying to keep his interest polite, but he is hungry actually. Very hungry. But it is Vil's to serve.]
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Date: 2021-10-23 01:25 am (UTC)Reasonable enough, I suppose, but I still can't imagine such curiosity. When I first came to Nightraven, I took a cursory tour of the premises and the town, but I can't say that I've been down there since, other than to conduct my own business or to show others around. You're underselling your desire to learn, in my opinion.
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Date: 2021-10-24 03:29 am (UTC)Delicious!
[He thinks over what Vil is saying.]
That does sound like you. I imagine you have seen much more metropolitan cities.
[But he shrugged.]
Perhaps you are right. I have always had a fascination with observing though. Normally just people watching on occasion as you might call it. but sometimes a thing is just please. And when you're outdoors, there is peace and quiet, but it is not boring either. If you understand what I mean.
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Date: 2021-10-24 05:11 am (UTC)[ Vil takes a bite out of his own cake, humming in pleasure. So much self-control, yet sweets are his eternal vice. Well, everyone has a weakness. ]
I can say I understand you in theory, at least. Rook's much the same way, if I'm not mistaken. Always tracking what he finds beautiful. You two are similar in that sense.
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Date: 2021-10-25 02:37 am (UTC)Like Rook? I guess in a sense that is true. I will admit, I find his attention to detail a little alarming. Though maybe I am just shy.
[He hates when the shoe is on the other foot.]
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Date: 2021-10-25 08:15 pm (UTC)[ There's more cake in the box. Help yourself! Vil will, although he does slice one in half so he paces himself. He'll put the plate aside for right now, though, in favor of looking at the shining mushrooms. Bioluminescence, huh... There are some cosmetic applications for that, certainly. ]
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Date: 2021-10-27 03:13 am (UTC)[He is eating at a good pace while still somehow being fairly dignified.
He looks at the mushrooms as he does, appreciating them.]
They are quite bright, aren't they? Usually you don't see them in such a pattern either. But what little info I found makes it sound like the cultivation will be difficult. If I managed it, would you be interested in some of them?
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Date: 2021-10-28 05:30 am (UTC)[ Vil taps his plate with his fork before taking another bite of cake. Jade is just as selfish as he is. If Vil does nothing for free, neither does Jade. ]
Did you need something specific from me? Or will a favor do?
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Date: 2021-10-29 02:15 am (UTC)Hmmm, I would say a favor for later. If not for me, for Azul. I believe that is more than fair for the effort. Or perhaps, better yet, a sampling of whatever potion or poison you might create from them.
[He's almost done with his meal at this rate and already on thinking about seconds.]
I consider myself fairly skilled at making such concoctions, but I am not the master you are.
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Date: 2021-10-31 03:41 pm (UTC)Oh? Just the concoction itself? I'm sure that Azul would also appreciate the recipe. Far be it for me to say that I'm the only alchemy expert at this school.
[ Granted, he is the best, but he still can't figure out exactly what Azul put into that nice face cream he got from him that one time. Vil knows how to accept defeat gracefully. ]
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Date: 2021-11-01 03:13 am (UTC)Oh I had not wanted to ask for too much, especially for something so valuable as a recipe. And being able to own a bottle of something that Vil Schoenheit created isn't worthless by any means. Though the recipe would be nice. Azul would be over the moon.
[One day, Vil might learn the secret ingredient. Until then, whenever the topic comes up, Jade's just going to smile. The smile he has whenever he's remembering a delightful little secret.]
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Date: 2021-11-01 08:51 pm (UTC)[ He'll accept the praise though. Jade's right, after all. ]
I'll check in on you every now and then to see how your little mushroom farm is doing. If I see that the effort far surpasses the work I'll put into my potion... Why don't I give you parts of the recipe? Piece by piece, so reverse engineering the whole thing is easier.
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Date: 2021-11-03 01:03 am (UTC)[Controlling the fate of such a small living thing, is always intriguing. At least as much as one can control it.]
Hmmm, I think I would enjoy that. Figuring out the rest would be interesting. And I might even come up with my own take on it. Or something entirely different.
[He won't say something that surpasses Vil's work, no. He's not so foolish or egotistical.]
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Date: 2021-11-03 04:51 am (UTC)[ He looks over at the sketchbook...? He's not familiar enough with Jade to know about the drawing hobby. ]
Speaking of creative pursuits... may I? [ He gestures at it. Hey, it's a nice night to be curious about things. Why not take a look? ]
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Date: 2021-11-03 05:12 pm (UTC)[He hands the book over. Inside are a number of naturalistic drawings of various plants, rocks, mushrooms, insects and other such things. The older drawings at the front of the book are not quite as nice as the newer ones, a sign of how much he's practiced.]
I know I can just take photographs and enjoy doing so, but I thought it might be nice to do a little something extra when I am out and about. Though I apologize if some of them are a little crude.
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Date: 2021-11-11 05:11 pm (UTC)[He's being a little more humble than he actually feels of course, but at the same time, drawing and sketching are limited skills where they are from.]
I do think I might move on to actual figure drawing next, just to further hone my skills. Though human forms still confuse me a little.
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Date: 2021-11-12 10:41 pm (UTC)Figure drawing... I wouldn't know much about that, but wouldn't they offer something like that in our arts department? [ Vil himself is tangential to the arts department with his Film Studies club and his idol work and all, but his creativity is more technically minded than artistic. ]
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Date: 2021-11-13 01:43 am (UTC)[Granted, he wouldn't have it any other way. He enjoys balancing it all far too much.]
I think it is similar for yourself as well, being busy.
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Date: 2021-11-16 04:00 am (UTC)Why thank you. It's taken me a while to learn what tastes good in teas, though admittedly my preferences lean towards them not being too sweet. I had an... unfortunate experience during my first forays into the subject.
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Date: 2021-11-16 03:20 pm (UTC)Vil turns to Jade, eyebrows raised in curiosity. ]
Nothing too drastic, I'd hope?
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Date: 2021-11-17 07:52 pm (UTC)[That one was a hard man to deal with, more so than some other difficult customers at this school.]
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Date: 2021-11-17 10:13 pm (UTC)[ He wasn't the most improved over the course of VDC, but failure motivated him instead of discouraging him. Vil can respect that, at least. ]
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Date: 2021-11-18 02:54 pm (UTC)[Rally it was even a bit scary. As for Jamil.]
Oh, I have seen Jamil lose it once. It was... something.
[If you can call overblotting 'losing it.']
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Date: 2021-11-18 09:08 pm (UTC)[ ... Yes, he has no idea what happened over winter break. All he knows is that Viper can sing, carry a dance break, and spit fire. Impressive. ]
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Date: 2021-11-19 12:16 am (UTC)[For what little bit they have been acquainted, both being Second Years. Jade had always sensed there was something more, as he often did about people who held themselves back.]
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Date: 2021-11-22 04:09 am (UTC)[ ... If only Vil knew that their little moments were one in the same.
I haven't caught up on the latest chapter, I have no idea if he has.]Working with Azul must have its share of difficulties, though. He does scheme at will, and I can imagine that he does so at your expense every now and then.
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Date: 2021-11-23 01:56 am (UTC)Won't spoil...]Oh, he is very demanding. It's never a dull moment, but it is very tiring at times. But it is also nice to be needed and see what I can do. And what are friends for, if not to impose on one another?
[Really, Jade takes advantage of Azul just as much. It's give and take at the end of the day.]
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Date: 2021-11-23 11:52 pm (UTC)Did your interest in art start as a request from Azul, then? Or is this something you've cultivated on your own?
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Date: 2021-11-24 03:05 pm (UTC)[He chuckled a little at that.]
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Date: 2021-11-30 05:27 pm (UTC)My apologies. I made it sound like you were at his beck and call, didn't I? Rook is certainly devoted to me, but he has his own interests. I understand you're the same.
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Date: 2021-12-01 03:05 pm (UTC)[He smiles as it says it, perhaps somewhat genuine.]
I am sure Rook feels the same way too.