ASHEPHERD: 001

[archiees]

Okay, I'm so fed up! Knitting needles can go die in a fiery pit with their stupid fine motor control! And the yarn, too, can suck it and stop knotting because I did not tell it to do that.

Also, when did frustration come with anger?!

Comments

[archiees]

You can? Isn't it too far gone? I think I will take Apollo's advice and do a lap before coming back to it. Maybe another day you can show me?

[reidings]

Well, depending on how bad it is maybe I can help you start over. And taking a walk is probably good. Get a little distance from the project. I'd be happy to show you, just let me know when works best for you.

[archiees]

Thank you. Appreciate it. I am willing to attempt this again.

[reidings]

I find it quite relaxing once I got into it, so hopefully it can do the same for you. Although I think Kit has found it less relaxing and mostly humours me.

[archiees]

I fear I may follow in my brother's footsteps. I'll give it a go all the same.

[reidings]

It doesn't hurt to try plus it's good to try new things.

[archiees]

I've been trying, and I've been trying old things, but now with the veil. Experimenting, some might say.

[reidings]

A lot of things feel brand new again, which is an odd but good feeling.

[archiees]

Definitely odd but I am growing to like it.

[reidings]

It takes some time to get used to but it's good to know that what you're feeling, enjoying, hating are real.

[archiees]

You have a very good point. I'd rather fell frustrated then just numb.

[reidings]

Exactly how I feel. Sometimes it's hard to remind ourselves of that in the moment.

[archiees]

It is. I am settling more now talking it out with people. I didn't stab anything with the needles just put them down.

[reidings]

That's good to hear, I'm glad you didn't stab anything. I completely understand the urge to.

[andcaboodle]

I'm not humoring you. I mostly like spending time with you admittedly but it is relaxing

[reidings]

I was mostly kidding. It's just nice to get to share something that I like plus you're improving!

[andcaboodle]

Oh, so you were fishing? I see how it is

But it is. I appreciate you sharing it with me

[reidings]

I love fishing. It keeps me young.

Maybe I'll get to teach both Shepherds. That would be fun.

[andcaboodle]

How many compliments a day do you require for that?

It would be, yes, though if Archie is the better student, you can't tell me; my heart couldn't take it

[reidings]

I can’t quantify the exact number. Some days it’s more some less.

No, I’ll keep your skill levels private from one another. I couldn’t handle breaking your heart over knitting.

[andcaboodle]

If you are ever struggling to meet your daily quota, let me know. I cannot promise the quality of the compliment(s) but I will try

Only over knitting? Is breaking my heart acceptable in other scenarios?

[reidings]

Well, then I need several right now.

I realized as I said that, it sounded like this was the only scenario where I would care. Which is not the case.

[andcaboodle]

Define several and I'll see what I can do

Whew, I'm very relieved to know my heart is in safe hands

[reidings]

Three? Four? Either will do.

As you should be.

[arasch]