[Voice]

[by_heart]

Okay, clearing something up for a friend of mine who insists he's not scared of the ocean.

List of Scary Things About The Ocean:

1. Giant spider crabs

2. Giant spider crabs

3. Drowning

4. Smaller spider crabs, I don't know. Now someone else list things.

[Yes, he did just make a list out loud instead of writing it down. Don't ask. He likes the sound of his own voice.]

Comments

[voice]

[by_heart]

Yeah, I bet no one does until it's too late. Man, why did I even ask about this stuff? Now I'm gonna end up being the one getting scared.

[voice]

[legsarerequired]

You... you just need to learn the ins and outs. The Undersea is the same as the Abovesea. You already know how to handle the above world, right? And it has dangers too. But you don't know the ocean so it all seems wrong. It can be really beautiful if you know where to look.

[voice]

[by_heart]

Yeah, I'm sure parts are really pretty, but parts have spider crabs and invisible sharks and fish that swim up your orifices and eat you, so...my point still stands.

[The whole analogy thing is kind of getting away from him, though...]

[voice]

[legsarerequired]

I... I don't think those things are all in the same place at the same time. Look, if there is ever a chance that you can go swimming with me, I'll make sure to keep the spider crabs away and show you something to make it worth it. Yes?

[voice]

[by_heart]

Yeah, okay, but...

[His poor analogy. Goodbye, analogy. You were a good idea while you lasted.]

Right. Okay. Fine.

[voice]

[legsarerequired]

[can you hear the happy tone on her voice? She's smiling!]

You'll see! There are scary things down there, but there are good too.