UN: FreeDyver - Voice

[tethered_roamer]

So, I have another question. And I know I only pop up when I need to ask things but...

How much studying does it take to understand The Talk? And I guess...how dangerous is it not to have it at all?

That's all I wanted to know, so thanks.

Comments

[wearsatorc]

What do you mean the talk?

[tethered_roamer]

I brought up something to a person and it turned out to be private. Since I don't know the why or even what it was, he's going to teach me.

[wearsatorc]

Oh, are you sure it's okay to ask about it if it's private?

[tethered_roamer]

Well he said it's more dangerous not to know, so I figure most adults probably do.

[wearsatorc]

Hmmm... maybe it's a human thing?

[tethered_roamer]

I don't think so. Red Son's not a human.

[wearsatorc]

Well, I'm almost back with food so we can talk about this in more detail then?

Private (cw: discussion of consent probably)

[castaside]

[ This explains a few things, like why Cole let him eavesdrop on him and MK. He didn't realize what he was letting MK talk about in front of an unknown-to-him third party. ]

[ Macaque has seen that this kid has a good head on his shoulders for the most part, and he did avoid making MK feel awkward or angry about being spied on, so lets refrain from expressing disbelief or anything similar. ]

It's something you should know, if that's what you're asking. How dangerous it is depends on if anyone is around you that could take advantage.

Re: Private (cw: discussion of consent probably)

[tethered_roamer]

There's always someone who will take advantage of something, given a way to. So you're not wrong.

But I'm getting the impression that this is another of those adult things I missed out on.

[castaside]

It's a thing I'm sure plenty of people miss out on. [ Used to be there weren't classes or anything, you just hoped there was a friendly person around to clue you in. And then instincts and hormones will do what they do, so you find out eventually. Absolutely rife for unpleasantness of varying kinds. ]

It doesn't take any studying unless you really want to get into the weeds. [ Red Son might be a poor source on this just saying. ] Just someone willing to be honest. Some people get squirmy about it.

[ Macaque isn't not among them, but not out of embarrassment about anatomy or whatever. It's the emotional thing. But this kid did help him out, so. ]

[tethered_roamer]

[Thankfully, or not, Cole hasn't gone through that unpleasantness either.]

Well my new teacher definitely was. I don't know about getting into the weeds, since I don't know really anything about it. So I'll learn I guess.

[castaside]

This is one of those "too much information is better than too little" situations. [ So good, Cole's taken care of, he can move on with his life. ]

[ ... ]

You get that it's really personal, though, right? What MK told you was showing a lot of trust. More than just a usual chat about someone he's in a thing with. [ Why is he saying this? It's probably obvious. Even if this post sure makes one wonder. ]

[ He had mixed feelings about eavesdropping before, since it did net him some good information that could be used to good ends. Now he's starting to veer toward the "I should probably apologize" end of the spectrum and he hates that end. ]

[tethered_roamer]

Fair. The thought of actually needing to study to understand why sex is personal is...a bit intimidating though.

I know it was. I only spoke to Red Son about it to let him know I'm happy for them. I don't tell anyone most of what MK tells me about anything. I wouldn't willingly abuse his trust like that.

Voice - UN: MonkieMan

[noodleboi]

When you say The Talk, you mean the uh...girls boys and why they're different talk and stuff?

Re: Voice - UN: MonkieMan

[tethered_roamer]

Yeah. That one. I have a whole lesson coming in a few days.

Re: Voice - UN: MonkieMan

[noodleboi]

I mean, I didn't study for when my dadsy told me. I think you're fine to like go in without studying.

Unless your teacher wants you to study first?

Re: Voice - UN: MonkieMan

[tethered_roamer]

It was more that he said I could go to the library to learn more after the lesson.

Re: Voice - UN: MonkieMan

[noodleboi]

Oooooh. I could go with you, if you want. Or answer any random questions you got? Like, best I can do.

Re: Voice - UN: MonkieMan

[tethered_roamer]

Um...I was told that kind of thing is supposed to be private.

text | un: wanderer

[littlesilhouettoofaman]

If I were you I would run to the library and consult at least ten books.

[Aka: he's talking bullshit, he's absolutely bored and has no idea what The Talk is.]

Re: text | un: wanderer

[tethered_roamer]

I'll consider that afterward? I was told it's not really something you study.

[What Cole doesn't know won't hurt him!]

[littlesilhouettoofaman]

If The Talk cannot be studied, why do you ask how much studying it will take?

[tethered_roamer]

That's the answer I got after I asked. I was told that after I have the lesson I could learn more at the library, so I was curious.

[littlesilhouettoofaman]

Did someone give you The Talk?

[He has no idea what The Talk entails and he finds himself torn between the slightest hint of curiosity and a certain sort of annoyance because this is just really stupid.]

[tethered_roamer]

Not yet. But I don't like going into things blind.

Do you know what The Talk is?

[You're asking enough questions he has to ask. Not immediately doubting, but curious.]