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Oh, you mean like youve BEEN doing? Ive been feeling a lot of hostility, yknow.
My apologies, said Hector dryly. I dont know what came over me. Im sure it wouldve been a boring story, anyway.
Oh shit. Really? Youre doing this, now?
Doing what? Its just--now that Im thinking about it, Im not evensure why I decided to bet for it in the first place. I mean, if you had anything interesting to say about your past, you probably wouldve told it to me a long time ago.
This isnt gonna work, Hector.
What isnt?
First of all, I know that YOU know that I have tons of interesting stories left to tell. Im three thousand years old. You cant possibly believe Im out of material, already.
Whatever you say, Garovel.
The reaper snorted a laugh. You sack of a crap! Stop trying to piss me off!
I dont know what youre talking about.
Fuckin liar.
Its alright, Garovel. You dont need to be ashamed of your boring history. I understand.
Wow.
Hector laughed but decided to change tactics. With how stubborn the reaper was being, he was getting the impression that they were wading into sensitive territory here. Do you really not want to tell me, though? I mean, you know, it actually IS okay, if you dont want to. Seriously.
The reaper made no response.
...Garovel?
Um. Well. Its not that I dont want to tell you anything at allabout my past. Because--and Im being serious here--theres plenty to tell. Obviously, I could pick a story from almost any point in my life, and youd probably be fine with it. But... Ive been thinking for awhile now that there is... one story in particular that Id like to tell you, even though its not one I like to tell.
...So thats why youve seemed so reluctant about this.
I planned on telling it to you, sooner or later. Its just easier to put these sorts of things off.
Why dont you like telling it?
There are a few reasons. Its quite personal, for one. And foranother, it could be bad if other people found out about it. Theres sensitive information in it. But mostly... I think... the main reason I dont like telling it is simply because... it doesnt paint me in a very flattering light.
Oh...
While it did happen a very, VERY long time ago, I wont blame you if you think less of me after I tell it to you.
Suddenly, Hector wasnt so sure he wanted to hear it anymore. Uh... shit, Garovel. Its really that bad?
I would say yes. But then again, I dont really know. Im not sure what youll think.
O-okay. Um. He tried to prepare himself. Ill try to keep an open mind, then.