greatdeduction | PC CATCHALL FOR VAN ZIEKS

[Sometimes you are just very sad and lonely and have no imagination.]

I've grown quite fond of them. They are fascinating creatures, and surprisingly companionable. I've noted distinct personalities in each one. Even what sort of fruit they prefer. And of course there's never a single insect to be found in my office.

[oh no]

[this is]

[adorable, honestly]

I see. Well, it must take a skilled hand to deal with such reclusive creatures.

[Wondering why his daemon doesn't have a bat form, honestly.]

They are not reclusive. They are simply nocturnal. They are actually quite social creatures, that is why they live in family units.

[That's why.]

[MORE GAP MOE]

...I stand corrected. [A beat.] You really do have a soft heart, don't you, Mr. Van Zieks?

[Looks away.]

I've never claimed not to. People have simply formed their own opinions around me.
[He steps away, and manages to catch himself just right in another shard of glass, and in it is reflected a memory.]

...

[He just has a sort of weirdly bashful look like he's just seen a picture of a cute kitten.]

Ah. Was that really you in school? [A nod.] How precious.

[I am not a kitten!!! Cease!!!]

... Yes. It was a chance meeting. But I am glad for it.

[THE GAP MOE IS REALLLLLLLLLLLLL]

What good friends you are.

[never not going to look at van zieks and unsee this memory thank you for the ammunition]

But see? You could have more of that. You have me, of course. But there are others here, too!