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[peccatore]

WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, MARCO. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 868.32.455.97 *** marco has joined 868.32.455.97 <marco> Hi, this is Marco! (Though you probably already knew that ;D) <marco> How can I help you today?

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<marco>

[peccatore]

[... Oh, Polnareff.]

How about I give you some pointers the next time we meet face to face?

<halogentopmast2239>

[fireclock]

That's a wonderful idea and I'll look forward to the next time we meet! You're welcome to drop by my place anytime!

And now that I'm thinking about it, where are you staying right now?

<marco>

[peccatore]

Er
In the same place as always.
I'm sorry, did I forget to tell you where I live?

<halogentopmast2239>

[fireclock]

You're still living THERE?

I didn't think you'd be able to stay in a place like that if you weren't a merman anymore. Are you alright?

<marco>

[peccatore]

[...]

Jean, where do you think I live again?

<halogentopmast2239>

[fireclock]

I can't remember exactly where, but I know it's in one of the lakes around here.

You know, I'm surprised you can stand to stay there right now. It must be intolerable not being able to breathe in your own home!

<marco>

[peccatore]

I'm sorry I never made this clear, but I don't actually live IN the lake.
I live close to it, above water.
In a house.

[Marco is very patient with Polnareff, largely because by now he understands that the man isn't messing with him. He's just Like That.]

<halogentopmast2239>

[fireclock]

[The next response is preceded by a significant pause.

You've just blown his mind, Marco.]

If you don't live IN the lake, how do you sleep at night? Wasn't it uncomfortable?

<marco>

[peccatore]

[... Alright, no, Marco is the one who takes a second to respond this time, because he's not sure he follows the logic at ALL.]

Haven't you seen me above water at least--
No I think EVERY time you've been me has been above water.

It really is fine, I just need to stay hydrated and go swimming every couple of days.

<halogentopmast2239>

[fireclock]

Still, it must get pretty tiring being in human form all the time. I don't know how you do it, but I guess I don't really understand how sea monsters work and I guess those are mysteries I'll never truly be able to understand.

<marco>

[peccatore]

It's really not so bad as long as I remember to hydrate, but I appreciate the concern.
:)