psl-land } { i don't need more reminders of all that's been broken

[deathlessness]

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[stefanged]

A whole century, condensed in an evening or two... Stefan raises his eyebrows at the challenge. A lesser man might think it impossible. That lesser man also doesn't have Stefan's penchant for self-punishment.

"In that case, we'll go with the short version." He laughs too. "Oh, what about slang? Do we need to get you up to speed on that too?"

[deathlessness]

"I think slang I have handled," she says with a small nod. "The benefits of having a young niece who spends a lot of time with the people creating it."

Some words still trip her up every now and then, but Hope knows she's surrounded by very old people and is always willing to take it step by step. At least they don't shun her for it or try to correct her language.

[stefanged]

Plus, Hope and her peers are far more reliable. While Stefan takes pride in his linguistic ability, slang and him don't always agree. It's either because he's a few years behind, or he didn't catch up to his supposed "peers," or honestly, some decades, he just didn't bother.

(Why "ginchy" went out of use in favor of "apprehensive," he'll never know.)

"Now multiply that by nineteen, and you've got my life," he teases, finally helping himself to his soda. "Not that I particularly mind it."

[deathlessness]

"As long as you enjoy it, that's what matters." She finishes off her own fries, before knocking back the rest of her drink. "Though speaking of Hope, I should probably get back before she thinks I'm neglecting her. Perhaps we can make plans for that tour another day?"