backdated 3/7

[livingimpaired]

My eBay account got suspended.

I have not used eBay in awhile so I guess I don't know the proper protocol for someone outbidding you for a cursed doll. Cursed with either a violent curse or a child's soul. The seller didn't specify.

It is not proper etiquette to e-mail the person you were bidding against and ask them to sell it to you rather than use it for their BuzzFeed article. Or let them be aware that you were honestly hoping it had some soul trapped in it to give it to friends in the hope that it will come to life in the middle of the night to do whatever cursed dolls do.

Who knew. I thought we were both cursed doll enthusiasts.

Comments

[dandyofawolf]

Your writing has a cadence to it that suggests one of a very logical mind.
Perhaps to the point of being out of touch with emotions in the eyes of others.
Though it does also appear that you are attempting to make it appear otherwise even if it comes off mildly awkward.
So altogether I would say a profoundly rational/logical personality who is self aware and making sure to somewhat attempt to blend in so as not to stand out so much.
At least that is my first impression.

[livingimpaired]

You got it.
Congratulations.
I mean that.
It isn't that I am without emotions, as you say, but my feelings are slightly different from others.
My manner of viewing the world is rather esoteric and I have found in the past that it is best to attempt to blend in rather than rally against society's norms as it were.
I am human and part of the world.
So I am always trying to understand it.

[dandyofawolf]

[Biffy always has been good at reading people. He's pleased that his talent isn't the least bit rusty.]

I see. So that is why you are working harder to blend in even if it comes across as awkward.
Though perhaps there should be someone out there to help you with your attempts at doing so.
At least to make it come across more natural.

[livingimpaired]

Unfortunately, after about twenty years, this is the best I can do.
Can you believe I used to be even more of a social pariah?
Haha, awful times.
Indeed, I was awful.

[dandyofawolf]

Were you?
I suppose I should consider myself lucky I missed out on that part.
This is really not so bad after all.

[livingimpaired]

Indeed.
I believe some would disagree but they also did not know me in my teens.

[dandyofawolf]

I'm sure you had such an interesting time making friends with a personality like that.
Out of curiosity, what is it you do now? As a profession, I mean.

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[livingimpaired]

Oh. I had only one friend in my teens and that was because he wanted to be friends, not because I sought out friendship.
I didn't care about anyone's feelings or their existence since I considered it so removed from me that there was no reason to waste my time.
You see, not caring about people's opinions because no matter what, you cannot please anyone is fine.
Not caring about people's thoughts and feelings because they mean nothing to you, is unacceptable.
And I was of the latter case in my youth.

[livingimpaired]

And I own a restaurant.

[dandyofawolf]

[There's a pause before he replies back.]

You know, that is somehow not what I expected you to say!

[livingimpaired]

What did you think my occupation was?

[dandyofawolf]

I honestly might have guessed something behind a desk.

[livingimpaired]

Haha, I see.
Well. My father owned the shop before me.
Before he passed, he asked me to watch over it.
That is how I came to own it.

[dandyofawolf]

What is the cuisine of your place?

[livingimpaired]

Mapo tofu.

[dandyofawolf]

I don't think I've ever had that actually.

[livingimpaired]

It is a spicy dish.
So if you cannot handle spice, I would not recommend it.
However, if you wish to try it, there is a discount to those on this app.

[dandyofawolf]

I would be interested in at least trying it.
What is the name of you place?

[livingimpaired]

RAMEN.

[ Yea, he knows. ]

[dandyofawolf]

Your shop is named ramen?

[livingimpaired]

Yes.
It used to be my father's.
While that was ten years ago, I never had the heart to change the name.

[dandyofawolf]

That's quite sentimental of you.

[livingimpaired]

Not really.
I have no warm feelings toward the shop itself.
My father loved it very much.
His feelings outweigh my lukewarm ones.
And so I never thought to change the name.

[dandyofawolf]

You know, you almost had me worried for a moment.
This answer shows me you are still exactly the man I thought you were based on the conversation we've been having.

[livingimpaired]

A relief.
Most people tend to think I'm very sentimental.