005 ♣ VIDEO ♠ Choice

[debauchewy]

[Ah, when was the last time he posted to this thing- it feels like ages, though it's only been a month or so, how interesting, time does fly here despite being dreadfully idle during a majority of it. And if he recalls, he wasn't even playing 'himself' really in his last message here, more just to pass the time. Of course this new post he plans will be nothing but nonsense--

or seem it anyway.]

[You can tell a lot about someone by what they have to say after all, especially during games.]

[The video shows what appear to be legs and feet. The camera stares down the legs of his white harem pants and shows his feet, crossed at the ankles up on some chair beside him, in atlantic blue high heels. Hisoka seems to be at some cafe, there's a rather pink looking tea cup at his side on a table.]

Let's play a game, shall we? I'm sure many of us looking at the network for now have nothing better to do. Have you ever played 'Would You Rather?' It relies on creativity and a degree of forethought. [And can be a lot more indepth and profound than one might think. Or so he hopes it will be.]

You create two situations and ask which someone would prefer. Shall I start? Perhaps something simple to get our feet wet.

[His legs uncross, and cross in the opposite way, a hand with bright, long, clawed nails appears and picks up the cup for a moment before setting it back down.]

Would you rather- to lose a hand forever or a foot forever?

Comments

[lucke]

'Roles' and 'titles' makes it sound like I was slotted into a position or something. I just am a warrior because I enjoy fighting. Being good at it is a nice bonus.

[Not trying to complicate matters or be evasive. But being defined in too few words is bad for the ego.]

And naw, I leave exaggeration to story tellers. What's the sense in being proud of your own abilities if they're a lie?

[debauchewy]

Slotted? Do you think that? Most people enjoy earning their titles, youve worked hard to be able to call yourself a warrior, haven't you?

There isn't any. I agree.

Are you going to play this game with me though? Not that I mind listening to you talk about yourself~

[lucke]

I just want to be me, and do what comes natural.. If titles and accolades should be valued, its when they're gained for being good at what you like doing. Otherwise they're hollow. But sorry yeah, didn't mean to sound my own horn. Just wanted to answer your questions.

I did sorta jump into your affair, I suppose it's only right I play along. Hmmm... lets see...

If you... had to choose between permanently losing your ability to fight but being remembered for all time as the best (or otherwise being feared and/or reveared), or being the best but nobody will remember you-

Which would you choose?

[debauchewy]

You seem quote interested in sounding your own horn. By all means.

Hmm... That's a rather easy one, at first glance.

Were I to be remembered, what use would it be if I still could not fight? And should I be the best, then no one would ever surprise anymore. It would make what fighting is no longer as enjoyable, it would remove the thrill.

Both have more bad than good. Ah, I suppose I'd pick the second one then, if only to still be able to fight.

[lucke]

If you say.

[He'll give a little shrug, not seeming to mind. Which he honestly doesn't when it comes to talking about himself.]

Hoo? So you fight for the enjoyment of it, not for praise. I can honestly say I share that way of thinking.

So, I suppose it's your turn now.

[debauchewy]

It's fun, isn't it? I could never be without it, though to be the best always- what a bore.

Let's see.

Would rather have everything you could ever want, or give everything someone wants to them?

[lucke]

[Cu nods amiably in response.]

Yeah. Unless you get there through your own efforts. But then, it's the act that's fun, not the titles.

Eh, there's nothing I really want that I don't have now, or can't get anytime. Aside from a few sentimental things, but I can live without them. It'd make more sense if someone else who has more desires got their wishes fufilled instead.

[debauchewy]

Such a selfless answer- or is it. What if you didn't have everything you wanted, would your answer be different do you think?

[lucke]

Heh, that sounds like a whole lotta asking two questions in a row. [If there were points to this game, the looks on his face might make you think he'd just scored one.]

Although I'll answer anyways: Probably not. As I said, it's the process that makes an achievement worth while. Can't really claim a charitable spirit if I refuse something that holds no value to me.

[debauchewy]

Ah ah, now we're merely discussing, that is also part of the game, wouldn't you say? It's not as fun if it's only the main question and answer.

I agree though, as it was about fighting, working for things make them so much more worth while anyway.

[lucke]

Alright, I get it. Helps get to know people. [But how is he supposed to WIN the game then?]

Alrighty then... [Several questions come and go as Cu considers. Even with how little he knows of Hisoka, questions about Honor and RIghtious behavior seem like they'd fall flat. Athough they could still be insightful to a point...

Honestly they could just be really boring]

Lets get a bit more imaginative. You're the son of a recently deceased king. And you and your two brothers are fighitng for the crown. However, one of your brother's lands have fallen under siege of completely evil invaders.

This means that brother is virtually out of the fight, leaving you open to fight your other brother. However, it seems like these invaders will win, and later press into your kingdom regardless of who is king. Leaving untold bloodshed and carnage in their wake.

Do you leave your brother to fight the invaders and focus on seizing the crown? Or do you abandon your defenses against your brother to help against the invaders?

Keeping in mind that the brother you save will have no forces to assist you against your other brother should you repel the invaders by the time the invaders are defeated.

[debauchewy]

[Um, this game is full of winners, everyone gets to ask questions and learn more, isn't that nice? Or did someone here need a medal? Wasn't Cu just talking about how he liked the act of doing something not the praise? Desiring a 'win' spoke to the opposite mindset.]

I'd fight the invaders. [Without a hitch.]

Though- these are my only options then, assist my first brother with his issue, or continue my feud for the crown? If so, I wouldn't bother with the crown at all. Though it really would depend on one question-

What are my brother's like?

[lucke]

[Oh the ACT of winning is all he cares about. To use all his ability to overcome his opponent. Besides he's mostly teasing.]

Ah crap.

[He'd made a mistake. Of course Hisoka would have no desire for the crown. Neither would he.]

Well the point of the question is one of tactics. If you HAVE to be king and all. If that's how you WON this scenario. But I suppose don't value it then it doesn't matter. Because if that was the case, you wouldn't be fighting for it in the first place.

[debauchewy]

Perhaps you should better think about your scenarios then, hmhm~

[lucke]

Between that and finding a more open minded audience, seems like the better choice.

[Cu nods]

Alright, I technically got my answer, so you go ahead.

[debauchewy]

Okay.

Would you rather-

[Oh he can't help it. A slight laugh to himself.]

Only be able to have sex with a sheep, or just have everyone think you did?

[Time to roll out the big would you rather guns. A classic question.]

[lucke]

[There's a moment of silence as he blanches, followed shortly by a disgusted noise in the back of his throat.]

So we get to the sex questions already, and that's your first move?

[Though it's a miracle he himself has been so reserved on the topic. A few beers could easily change that though.]

That's easy. Think I did. Because it means that I didn't. And I wouldn't. And anyone who says I did, I'd just punch in the face. People can think whatever they want. But if they talk about it, they're the ones who have to face the consequences.

[debauchewy]

[Hisoka's laughing a bit at that. Yes, of course that's his first move, that response was fantastic.]

So as long as you don't have to actually do it, you don't mind if people think it?

[lucke]

It's not like people don't already think the worst of me. But it doesn't matter what they think.

[He's a bit fired up now.]

I'd dare anyone to call me a sheep humper to my face.

[debauchewy]

It surely does matter, since you plan to hit them in the face for saying anything, right?

[Oohh, fired up, that was the point in asking this after all!]

It certainly seems like it matters what they think a lot...

[lucke]

Not a bit. Not to me anyways. I'll be fine no matter, my fist will just do what comes natural.

[He shrugs, but then thrusts his finger at the screen with sudden intensity.]

Would you rather know you were going to die pathetically, in a way that would shame you? Or know the complete outcome of every battle before it happens?!

[debauchewy]

Is that assuming I will die pathetically? Or is it assuring I will, and will know of it before hand? [Which he won't with goes without saying, but aanyway.]

[lucke]

The latter.

[A rather intense look in his eyes.

He won't lose to your sheep buggery questions, Hisoka.]

[debauchewy]

Isn't all death shameful? Though I don't think I'd care much.

[lucke]

Naw, I wholly subscribe to the idea that there are good deaths and bad deaths.

Dying on your feet, when the odds finally catch up to you. Or you finally meet a match that just gets the better of you. Going out with flare. With purpose.

...Yeah. [He seems lost in thought for a moment, but then the look of intensity is back.]

But you didn't answer.