maskormenace | 02 | video (backdated to the 27th)

[the video opens to the sound of the Thanksgiving dog show in the background and Jonathan settled contentedly on the couch, clad inexplicably in a turtleneck featuring the four Pac-Man ghosts. he smiles cheerfully.]

This isn't my holiday, but I hope that everyone who celebrates has been having a good time. I'm not entirely certain what purebred dogs have to do with being thankful, but I'm certainly grateful for the opportunity to watch them.

I never realized that dogs would be among the things that had changed in the future, but I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise. People are always looking to improve their breed however they can.

Perhaps it's a bit childish, but owning a dog again is one of the things I'm looking forward to most when I finally feel able to leave the government housing. It's been a while since I've had a pet.

[he scratches his cheek, the smile becoming a tad nostalgic for a moment of two. the television announces the start of judging for the hound group and he shakes himself out of it easily with a roll of the shoulders.]

Ah, but I hadn't meant to simply chatter away about inanities! I've been thinking about this for a bit, and I wanted to ask someone who was more experienced in the matter - how does finishing one's education work here?

There's no way I could prove my qualifications, after all, but I'd like to finally graduate if at all possible. It's the principle of the thing.

[finally completing his degree feels kind of like a symbolic closing of the worst chapter of his life, even if in Heropa that wasn't technically true. and it would give him a little more confidence in perhaps looking for a job actually related to his field of interest.]

Thank you for your time.

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You save time by getting advice though. [A laugh, shaking his head slightly.]

But it's not fair of me to be so hypocritical, I'd act just the same as you, and will. I don't know much about this world either, I've already made mistakes. I suppose I have a habit of learning things the hard way- why- I haven't felt like this since I was young. [Getting slapped on the hand and all. He's not used to screwing up ever, but that was back home. He made plenty of mistakes along the way when he was young- ah

getting sent to jail makes him feel nostalgic. If that even ever happens.]

[Jonathan looks pensive for a moment or two, mind drifting back to the warning Killua had given him. he seemed to be, if not outright regretful, at least aware that he'd done wrong. but then, hadn't Dio as well? it's not a fair comparison to make, and one that he shuts down almost as quickly as it arises.

Dio was a different matter entirely, and it would do no one any good to be compared to him. if he did, Jonathan would be going around completely distrustful of the entire world, and he knows that there's no reason for that. it's better to simply take Hisoka at his word.]

It makes sense, doesn't it? We're very young in terms of what we've experienced in this universe. But I can't say that I mind making mistakes terribly much. They've always taught me something invaluable in the past, and I don't expect that to change.

[To be fair, Hisoka is much less crazy and stupid as Dio, at least in his own opinion. Dio really seems to lack processing power at times- powerful though. Just a little dumb. To be compared to him though? Not too much of an insult- he'd rather not be compared to anyone at all though.]

Punishment should be considered a learning experience then, hm? Hold your hand in a flame and the burn only teaches you not to do that again. Just don't get into too much trouble, I think you'd make a lot of people sad.

I don't really go looking for trouble! I have far too many obligations to fulfill first. [he laughs, somehow still not wholly aware that this doesn't change how much trouble loves him]

There's a fine line between recklessness and bravery. Dire situations are excellent teachers, but that's no reason to seek them out.

Searching out something is much different from them happening upon you. Most mistakes come from fortunate or unfortunate surprises.

Not only mistakes. It's why I can't say that I mind them very much, even with the bad they can bring.

So you like surprises then? That's good.

As a general rule, yes. I'm lucky, since that seems to make up the majority of life's events.

Such wisdom. From your old age?

Naturally. There are some benefits mixed in with all the aches and pains, you know!

Even more if you consider the aches and pains benefits too.

Well, those aren't exclusive to old age. You can learn from suffering at any point in your life.

Some who have suffered more than others would argue with that- suffering can create something terrible just as much as not. [Case in point, himself. Second case, Dio. At least Hisoka didn't come out with a dad complex though. Phew, escaped that one.]

It can, but to blame such an outcome purely on misfortune is disingenuous. There's always a choice. It may be more painful than succumbing to that pain, but it's always there.

[he knows that all too well, and the conviction rings in his voice.]

Not everyone is as strong as you.

I'm not exceptionally strong. I just do what I feel is right.

[there's a difference. if Jonathan was as strong as he'd like to be, he could have prevented the suffering of so many people close to him.]

Strong can mean many things, don't cell yourself short, Jonathan.

It's simply the truth. There's a great deal of growing that I still have to do.

Really? I could barely tell.

Ah, well...I'm rather large for my age.

[more like rather large for a normal human being what the hell Jonathan. he chuckles lightly, obviously joking.]

Rather large is an understatement.

[he'd say that some of his family is of a similar size, but even Joseph isn't as bulky as he is. so he just smiles a little sheepishly]

I don't even really notice anymore, to be perfectly honest! Although I do have to be careful with doorways.

I'm sure the doorways try to be just as careful with you. But it's perfectly all right letting your size get the better of your surroundings.

So long as my skull can continue holding up from the beatings, that is!

Or you learn to dodge.

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