cogitosm

[cogitosm]

“i owe you one.”

ah, humility. a virtuous quality in individuals who understood to merge it into the flesh of their tongue rather than carry it atop like a flimsy layer of trapped bacteria. generously undecided he may be to place the man in one or the other category, he realizes that it matters little in the grand scheme of things. even without his arrival, the situation would have resolved itself eventually—a silver-tongued traveler hardly needs aid in matters of negotiation. appeasing import control officers with a mention of guild business merely served to hasten the process, diminish the need for redundant, time-consuming paperwork.

"... not at all." it's him who benefits, after all. odd-colored substance is stretched thin inside the miniature pressure chamber he'd brought along in a bout of academic restlessness. as expected it seems prone to separating into two main components when confronted with his chosen conditions of which the less solid one must be extracted and conserved with utmost caution before any form of ( potentially violent ) decay sets in. he lifts cloud-like slime from its prison and squishes it unceremoniously into a fortified flask; revolting noise it produces en route notwithstanding. "as i am only interested in this element's core ... feel free to keep the residuals." a handful of glimmering stones remains untouched at the bottom of the transparent box. "my current research has no need for them and i'd assume they'll be of interest to plenty other people for reasons of novelty alone."

[cogitosm]

his personality being so rough around the edges but then. that one 'social media post' where ave*nturine shares nice pictures of tourist hotspots being like ':)) .. respite' and he's one of the people liking it like u truly just want others to do well huh ..

[cogitosm]

"this university is known for valuing universal accessibility of knowledge and technology. as such, it is not uncommon for visiting researchers to freely make use of its laboratories." light steps carry him across the polished tile floor. collaborative efforts come in all sorts of shapes. there is just one ... not entirely negligible problem resulting from this equation: filth and escapees all around. sharp gaze settles on one of numerous glowing, fly-like organisms that have taken to occupying the room's stuffy air. one swift motion is all he needs to swat it in between two blank pages of an abandoned notebook; leaving behind a small plume of colorful dust particles. this really is getting out of hand.

"... ... although that also means cleanup-procedures are not always honored appropriately. should you decide to use these facilities, please be mindful of your peers." unlike ... whoever had used this place prior to their arrival. / @ccaptain.

[cogitosm]

PROMPTS FOR PEOPLE WHO AREN'T USED TO KINDNESS *  assorted dialogue, adjust as necessary

what are you doing?

i can handle that myself, you know.

you didn't have to go out of your way to take care of me.

i'm not used to this. this caring thing.

thank you. don't ever do that again.

i thought you hated me, to be honest.

i didn't ask you to love me!

no one's ever actually just... sat down and listened to me.

i didn't think people like you existed.

is this normal for you? going out of your way like this?

i told you i had it handled. you didn't have to bother.

i... should probably thank you for that.

i don't know what to say. this has never happened before.

wait, that's mine. you fixed it?

you did all of this... for me?

that was the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me.

i'm kinda at a loss for words.

i wasn't expecting this from you.

you did all this for me?

i had it under control.

when did this happen?

how long were you planning this?

i'm not sure what to say. i'm not used to this.

i owe you one.

that was... very kind of you. thank you.

i'm just not used to people going out of their way to help me.

usually people just look the other way, but you actually care.

this is weird. is this what caring about someone feels like?

i could have handled it.

this must have taken you forever to arrange. and you did it all for me?

it would be easier in the long run if we went our separate ways.

i hate being in other peoples' debts.

i didn't want this to happen.

people around me don't last very long.

i feel like i'm screaming and screaming and no one hears me.

i'm in your debt.

how did you find that? i lost that ages ago.

you actually... listened to me?

no one's ever paid attention.

no one's ever put that much time in effort into something for me.

when did i say that?

i didn't ask you to care about me!

i'm easily missed. people don't pay attention to me.

i'm invisible most of the time.

it's easier for people to look the other way.

do you do this often? help people?

i'm surprised you're still here.

if you're expecting something in return, forget about it.

you came back?

why do you care about me so much?

i'm a lost cause. you should just forget about me.

what's the use? there's no point.

i don't even celebrate my birthday. no one cares.

you can't just make someone care about you.

i thought you left.

what is it about me that has you so worked up?

you're making a big deal out of nothing.

thanks for patching me up.

you... brought this here for me?

but i didn't ask for this! i didn't ask for any of this!

stop smiling at me like that.

[cogitosm]

♡ for a little starter! multis pick a fighter :))

[cogitosm]

[cogitosm]

Professor Ratio

[cogitosm]

"you'll find that most medical specialists prefer consistency when it comes to treatment plans. it's more practical for everyone involved." file folder in his hands snaps shut with deliberate emphasis as he turns to the 'suffering' man; calculating mien overriding whatever ounce of exasperation there may have been in the making. ... admittedly, it's an easy enough feat—what with his patient's theatrics looking close-to-comical when regarded from above. "i generally trust that people have enough interest in their own physiological functions to remember. ... but i did develop a simplistic program that sends out automated reminders for less provident minds. would you like to opt in?"

@cogitosm :

"according to my calculations you have missed 384 potential follow-up appointments in total. although i understand that it is each person’s prerogative to steer clear of reason and common sense during their leisure time, i believe you should be aware of the exact numbers for transparency’s sake." ( what a good thing you're here now. rest assured you're not leaving anytime soon. )

      One dramatic hand plants against his forehead, pinning his curtain of blue there. For added effect, he tilts his head back, gives a pained sound.     ❝ Is that your way of saying you wanna see Sampo more often ?  My, my, Doctor ~  Maybe I've been eating one too many apples !  You know how the saying goes. ❞     The hand falls away, revealing a straightened out smiling Fool.     ❝ Don't you guys leave like reminder calls ?  Never once did I hear your... charming voice. ❞

[cogitosm]

[cogitosm]

ind. veritas ratio blog! feel free to ♡ to show interest in interacting and i'll check you out :) generic rp rules apply; sculpting classes every first saturday of the month, perpetual homework-forgetters best bring bandaids to survive the onslaught of chalk.

[cogitosm]

alright class settle down.

[cogitosm]

working on keychain designs for some hsr blorbos

[cogitosm]

reasons ra*tio will judge you:

you don't have enough faith in science

you have too much faith in science

dirty nasty homework copier

utter lack of self-awareness and immunity to self-improvement

no bathtub in your home

not identifying colors in a specific enough way (e.g. it's mint and not 'green')

coming to him to get fixed up twice (or more times) in a row and it's always for the same dumb reason such as. trying to hit a trashcan homerun and the trashcans turning on you in retaliation. why do you not learn. at least you're smart enough to have identified him as competent doctor but even so.

having a rich kid attitude

hitting on him actually

imbalanced meal plans (he's prone to forgetting meals himself when absorbed in a project but when he does eat, his meals are ✨nutritious!✨)

can't take a chalk crit hit to the face

[cogitosm]

this has been haunting me for days but i did that one seemingly random sidequest in pena*cony about a certain very old scientist and it just still is hitting like a truck. what do you mean scre*wllum was so very patiently observing the inevitable mistakes of this guy he barely knew announcing themselves from miles away and his biggest gripe was the lack of honesty involved. scientific interest and intellectual greed overlapping with icp stakes and the result being a catastrophe because the wrong people get to call the shots in the end. the fact that 'even' someone from the genius society (though you could also say 'especially') isn't above terrible decision-making, a fragile ego, and the intrinsic need to justify private desires via 'morally sound arguments'.

and then there's dr. ra*tio who isn't part of the genius society but clearly on an adequate intellectual level and who also happens to be working together with the icp ... but as scre*wllum said he's more of a medical doctor than a scientific one and he's also more of a professor than he is a lonesome scientist. i'm very sure he'd prefer to make decisions that benefit many or that are purposeful in the grand scheme of things rather than make decisions that benefit only him or that serve some short term satisfaction. looking back to his and scre*wllum's first few direct interactions and the moment where scre*wllum seems to understand his nature he appears somewhat ... relieved? (ra*tio also happens to be VERY honest about his scholarly aspirations so that's probably a bonus).

[cogitosm]

* 400 RANDOM DIALOGUE PROMPTS (READ MORE) ,

"i never noticed your eyes were this pretty."

"i'll stay in tonight, thanks."

"i can't even trust myself anymore."

"anything to eat around here?"

"i hope to repay your kindness someday."

"you're a terrible flirt you know."

"the only time you talk to me is when you need something."

"how did you find me?"

"how can i possibly trust you? after all you've done."

"i take orders from your father, not you."

"you're not a very convincing liar."

"i thought i'd never see you again."

"why can't i come with you?"

"it was my fault. it was all my fault."

"all this anger and hate, it's not good for you."

"this is the part where you apologize."

"is being drunk an excuse?"

"let me out of here! let me go!"

"aren't we in a good mood today?"

"i was making sure you weren't dead, since you never called."

"there's nothing left for me here."

"i know i lied to you. you can hate me and it's all right."

"i've been waiting for you for a long time."

"what happened? i heard a crash."

"was it you? did you do all this?"

"don't come any closer!"

"looking for something?"

"you're too scared to do it, aren't you?"

"i thought you'd like this."

"you came back!"

"i like seeing you smile."

"i must warn you, i won't go easy on you this time."

"it's better to expect disappointment."

"sorry to put you through that. i guess i owe you one now."

"no way, i'm not doing that."

"it's you! you came for me."

"could you be happy here with me?"

"let me buy you another drink."

"why should i trust you?"

"he's only mostly dead."

"knowledge is power."

"i screwed up. i know."

"we're going to have to stay here tonight."

"help me choose something to wear?"

"i do care."

"i'm sorry, i'm not what you think i am."

"how many more people need to die before you're satisfied?"

"you scared me."

"just try to hang on."

"i risked my life for you!"

"two years later and you haven't changed."

"we're not so different after all."

"i need you to trust me."

"why are you being so stubborn?"

"you don't scare me."

"i'm scared of what you're becoming."

"you look like you just saw a ghost."

"that's quite a scratch you've got there."

"i've always hated it."

"this is the part where you leave."

"don't treat me like a child."

"you were talking in your sleep."

"what are you doing out here by yourself?"

"wait. i've heard that sound before."

"would it be alright if i borrowed this?"

"i think i have a bit more experience with this thing than you do."

"it's not stealing if it was mine to begin with."

"it's nothing personal."

"you were going to leave without saying goodbye?"

"i'll still be here when you wake up."

"don't you fucking dare!"

"you're lucky you're cute."

"it's too dark, i can't see anything."

"i swear it wasn't me."

"that is not an appropriate question to ask a lady you've just met."

"i've got your back, okay?"

"how long have i been asleep?"

"just who do you think you are?"

"i think i might've broken something..."

"i wish you'd take better care of yourself."

"is this what you wanted?"

"what do you want in exchange for it?"

"did you miss me?"

"i'm trying my best and it's not good enough."

"it's not safe for people to see us together."

"don't lie to me."

"i see a lot of myself in you."

"take a seat, we're gonna be here a while."

"i won't hate you. i know you think that's what you deserve but it's not."

"who do you fight for?"

"it's rare to see your kind around here."

"walk with me?"

"i know you better than you think."

"why did you bring me here?"

"what did you want to tell me?"

"you don't even know my name."

"it's nothing, i'm just tired."

"of course i care. you're my family."

"i didn't tell you because i was afraid... of losing you."

"where is my candy, you son of a bitch?"

"you want me to punch him in the face?"

"please... say something."

"who the hell invited you?"

"we need to be careful."

"i just wanted to say i'm sorry."

"we're locked in!"

"don't be naked. i'm coming in."

"do you ever get afraid?"

"you wouldn't understand."

"promise you'll say something if you need help?"

"where have you been?"

"there was blood everywhere."

"i just need to step away for a bit, get some fresh air."

"we're safe, aren't we?"

"how about a little midnight snack?"

"how many people have you killed? how many?"

"whatever you're going to ask, the answer is no."

"you look... amazing."

"this isn't just about you. it's about what's best for all of us."

"you owe me a dinner. a very nice dinner."

"in about a minute, you'll be sorry you didn't listen to me."

"i wish we never met."

"you're late."

"we all have secrets, don't we?"

"i know i have a right to be angry, but i don't want to be."

"i see you don't recognize me. well, it was a long time ago."

"you showing up here must be fate."

"some risks are worth taking."

"you've been so quiet. what's on your mind?"

"you must be lonesome over here by yourself."

"you're very kind. some day it'll get you killed."

"this seems... dangerous."

"snap out of it!"

"have you been following me?"

"you can't or you won't?"

"how long have you been standing there?"

"i'm sorry i didn't come sooner."

"we can't keep going on like this."

"i don't need your help."

"i think i'm getting sick."

"i know who you are. i know what you've done."

"please tell me you have a plan."

"i just wanted to see you smile again."

"can i ask... what happened?"

"tell me it's not true. please."

"would you run away with me?"

"don't look at me like that."

"wow, look who remembered my existence."

"why are you really here?"

"have a drink with me."

"life is about more than just surviving."

"treat me like the princess that i am!"

"it's a gift. i had it made for you."

"thank me after we get out of this alive."

"you're not human, are you?"

"are you kidding me? we're not 'fine'!"

"they're better off without me. but i guess that's their choice."

"are you lost too?"

"come on. it can't be that bad."

"i don't like this. it feels... wrong."

"will you stay with me? just for tonight."

"can i help you?"

"you don't need to protect me."

"you can't leave me here alone!"

"you can stay with me."

"quick, this way. before they see you."

"i think the power is out."

"did you ever care about me?"

"did you hear that? it sounded like a scream."

"being strong doesn't mean never asking for help or admitting you're in pain."

"i'm here to drink alone."

"i did warn you not to trust me."

"you could've just used the door."

"you know, i really hoped i'd never see this place again."

"nobody tells me what to do."

"why can't you tell me what's wrong?"

"i'm really not one for crowds."

"don't be so dramatic."

"something's coming."

"i just wanted to do something good for once."

"you don't have to shout at me!"

"forget about me. just save them."

"it's fine. nothing i haven't dealt with before."

"i guess it runs in the family, huh?"

"this isn't our fight. it's my fight."

"do you ever stop being so serious and dull?"

"i heard you were dead."

"i'm going to get you out of here."

"that's a terrible story."

"here, take this. you'll catch a cold."

"you slept with her, didn't you?"

"i had my suspicions, but until now i wasn't sure."

"evacuate the civilians, i'll buy you some time!"

"he was unconscious when i found him."

"you don't have to hold my hand."

"i'm not leaving you."

"you're not getting away this time."

"you're clearly not okay so stop bullshitting me."

"i would give my life to keep you safe."

"do you want me to go?"

"trust me, these people are not your friends."

"i guess it's my turn to thank you."

"i bought two. here."

"i need to go. i can't be here."

"it's four in the morning. what are you doing?"

"do you ever stop talking?"

"it's not going to be easy, you know."

"well, how do i look?"

"are you threatening me?"

"you can never admit when you're wrong!"

"may i have this dance?"

"he knows more than what he's telling us. much more."

"we can't fix this. can we?"

"count me out."

"i don't know. shut up. i'm not blushing."

"let go of me! i have to help them!"

"i won't let anyone hurt you."

"do you ever hear yourself?"

"i've never had any sort of family before."

"you look better in my clothes than i do."

"i'm still learning."

"oh, i get it. you're trying to weasel your way out of having to practice."

"death is a part of life. i accepted that a long time ago."

"you see everyone so clearly except yourself."

"is this seat taken? sorry, it's a bit crowded here."

"what are you smiling at?"

"we're in completely different leagues."

"what if i never see you again?"

"we should get a pet."

"don't touch me. get away from me."

"i want to be there when you get what's coming to you."

"i'll believe it when i see it."

"you're lucky that i found you when i did."

"you're not dating anyone, are you?"

"you're not alone. i'm here."

"i never want to see you again."

"we can just sit here, you don't have to talk."

"i could show you the way."

"do i frighten you?"

"i didn't realize you were in so much pain."

"well, this is where i live."

"i'll be here. when you're ready to talk."

"you refuse to tell me where you're going?"

"i've seen you before, walking by."

"was that a friend of yours?"

"i'll make you bleed."

"wait. did you hear that?"

"i'm not even going to pretend to understand what you're talking about."

"i made a mistake."

"why don't you just kill me?"

"it's a lullaby. would you like me to sing it to you? would that help you fall asleep?"

"i already made my decision, you're not going to change that."

"i thought you... i saw you get shot."

"take me with you."

"you look awful. what happened?"

"you knew and you didn't tell me?"

"you shouldn't insult people that are bigger than you."

"how about you let me show you around?"

"i'm just saying, murder is an option."

"what's that smug look for? you think you can do any better?"

"for some reason, i'm attracted to you."

"you defeated it? alone?"

"i didn't want you to see me like this."

"don't go. please."

"how do i know you're real?"

"rough day today?"

"seriously, what is that thing over there?!"

"i'm not sober enough to talk about this."

"you should've thought about that before you got into a fight."

"you like this, don't you? i remember you saying that."

"what now? i'm tired."

"it won't be easy, that's for sure."

"watch what you say. the trees have ears."

"can you forgive me?"

"just let me do this for you."

"why were they coming after you?"

"why are you talking like we'll never see each other again?"

"why did you help me?"

"would you like something for the pain?"

"why did you come?"

"you snore in your sleep. it's adorable."

"i'm glad i could share this with you."

"just admit it. we're lost."

"well, don't stand there in the rain. come on."

"i really thought you were gone this time."

"if you tell me yours, i'll tell you mine."

"are you... smelling me?"

"i have a spare bed."

"your plan's gonna get us all killed, and you know it."

"find someone else to listen to your problems."

"i promise i'll never hurt you again."

"where do you think you're going?"

"it appears my trusting nature got the better of me. it's happened before."

"how did you get this scar?"

"you stepped on my foot!"

"i'm not sorry."

"i don't know how you do this every day..."

"what did you wish for?"

"there's no turning back now."

"see? i'm not just a pretty face."

"i'm on your side."

"do you remember anything? at all?"

"you don't know who i am, do you?"

"please don't do this, don't act like you care."

"i just want to take it all back."

"am i not good enough?"

"i won't let them hurt you."

"i'm fine, let me see your arm."

"why can't you let me in? what are you so afraid of?"

"this is wrong."

"none of this would’ve happened if you had just listened to me!"

"don't run away from this."

"you wanna know what your problem is?"

"so why's it so important anyway?"

"i'm not here to talk about my feelings."

"close your eyes and hold out your hands."

"seems like i'm always saving your ass."

"let me help with that."

"you know you aren't allowed in here, right?"

"don't shut me out. please."

"fine. i'll help you but you have to help me."

"i don't need you to understand, i just need you to help me."

"i have to do this alone."

"i'm not talking to you when you're like this."

"i don't need you anymore."

"why did you wake me?"

"how many times have i told you? you can't visit me here."

"jealous? i'm not jealous!"

"this place is cursed... i can feel it."

"you need to stay still."

"i've been to many strange places... but this is a new one."

"dangerous to be out so late."

"don't make me go by myself."

"i can't leave you alone for one minute, can i?"

"we're wasting time."

"you... don't like me very much, do you?"

"i would never lie to you."

"give me one good reason why i should believe you."

"i'm not sure what i'm supposed to feel."

"you're about as intimidating as a butterfly."

"no more lies, no more secrets."

"do you wanna get out of here?"

"what did they do to you?"

"i don't go away if you ignore me."

"you don't know when to give up, do you?"

"i can't help you unless you talk to me."

"what was that for?"

"you can't just come into my life and go right out of it. i won't let you."

"think of it as a compliment."

"did you want to be alone?"

"who did you piss off this time?"

"you'll be no help to anyone if you run yourself into the ground."

"stop trying to figure everything out. just focus on now."

"are you saying you care about me?"

"i did what i had to do."

"what? no witty remark? nothing clever to say?"

"i don't think we're supposed to be in here."

"they have us surrounded!"

"i've come for you."

"promise me?"

"why are you looking at me like that?"

"you'll always have a home with me."

"i never meant to hurt you."

"i believe you."

"let me see that."

"you can relax. we're safe here."

"you have to go somewhere safe."

"we've been through a lot. i think we should just lay low and take it easy."

"when was the last time you ate something?"

"we have to leave, now!"

"i need your help... and you need mine."

"i wasn't flirting, i was being friendly."

"change isn't easy."

"there has to be another way."

"i don't care what they say about me."

"you've lost a lot of blood."

"you don't give a shit about me."

"you want me? here i am."

"i never wanted to hurt you."

"it's very rude to stare."

"i don't often get the chance to talk to someone like you."

"if you have something to say, spit it out."

"when was the last time you slept?"

"i can't do this without you."

"you're such a fucking coward."

"i'm not drunk enough for this."

"i hope you haven't been standing out in the cold this whole time."

"i wish i could hate you."

"why are you still here?"

"you're hot when you're angry."

"are you going to kill me?"

"i don't have a plan, but we'll figure it out."

"we can stop them. i can help you."

"i don't feel so good."

"promise me you won't overreact."

"is... that my shirt you're wearing?"

"you look like you need a hug."

"what do these symbols mean?"

"you can't decide what's best for someone else."

"i guess i should've told you."

[cogitosm]

"ah, 'fashion'." he regards the girl with a peculiar look that is rendered redundant by the rigid alabaster mask that nests on his head. "although it is creditable that aestheticism does not seem entirely lost on you, 'fashion' alone does little to denote functional value."

denying one's quest for knowledge is ever beyond his capabilities, though. and so he obliges: "it would seem that obscuring certain aspects of oneself can lead to others' improved focus on the variables that matter. should you ever find yourself stuck with a similar conundrum, why not try your hand at masquerading as well?"

❝ Sooo.. ❞

There's an awkward silence between them, her gaze lingering upon @cogitosm with a small — albeit rather awkward — smile present upon her features. Eyes slowly drift to the left to hopefully break the lingering awkwardness.

❝ What's up with that mask of yours ? Is it some kind of fashion statement ? ❞

An attempt to start a conversation with the Intelligentsia Guild member. That, plus, she really was curious and wondering about it. Maybe it was a fashion statement ? Or maybe it was simply his fashion sense — nothing wrong with that !

[cogitosm]

im super not caught up but i want to dump a meta on ratio + perception of others + being perceived + the ordeal of intimacy so bad