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[exasperation]

Display Name: Arkwright
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Hey so.

Considering we come from different worlds, but we're kind of expected to fit into superhero or supervillain . . . kind of curious to see where some of us stand?

Just for fun!

Here is the quiz. My result was this. Nothing special!

Comments

[exasperation]

Leading what. Like dance competitions?

[portolan]

I am an excellent dancer.

As for heroes and villains, I prefer protagonist and antagonist. Leading man and foil.

[exasperation]

I think that only really works for stories.

[portolan]

What are we, if not the stories we tell ourselves?

[exasperation]

[ uh. ]

Not . . . delusional?

[portolan]

Is it not less delusional to be aware of the narrative we're performing than to just be a pawn in one imposed on us?

But you're right. I wouldn't want to do anything delusional like let a robust and scientifically accurate internet quiz impact my read of myself and others.

[exasperation]

[ this is very deep, but ripley's not sure if he buys into narratives all that much. systems are one thing, narratives are things people craft. ]

I mean, I wouldn't go around calling myself a protagonist. That seems a bit ego-centric.

And internet quizzes are for fun! People do them and share results all the time. It's not a serious thing.

[portolan]

[ And what are systems if not things people craft? ]

Have I been coming off as humble? Well look at that. Personal growth.

Also, Ripley, if it's not serious, then why can't I be the leading man?

[exasperation]

Because that's . . . not what the quiz is about . . . ?

[portolan]

This quiz says 90% of us are normal.

Have you spoken to any of these people?

[exasperation]

I mean. I am now? That's the idea?

[portolan]

How's the catalog coming? Have you sorted everyone into hero and villain?

Which column am I in?

[exasperation]

[ gasps. ]

I'm not sorting them, the quiz is sorting and I'm just. Discussing it!

[portolan]

No need to shout; we're having a lovely discussion.

[exasperation]

I'm not shouting. I only had one exclamation mark. I don't shout.

[ screech, panic, scream, but rarely shout. ]

[portolan]

How man exclamation marks denotes shouting? I'm 2000 years old. The ways of technology and digital communications are still inscrutable to me.

[ He is NOT he just met someone from 2000 years in his world's future once. ]

[exasperation]

Maybe like three or four? And you need capslock too. Lots of capital letters.

[portolan]

NONE OF THESE PEOPLE ARE NORMAL!!!-!

But whatever helps you sleep at night.

[exasperation]

[ ripley is pretty sure this feels mean, but he doesn't really know how to respond to it. ]

Okay?

[portolan]

Ripley you are a singular delight.

Good luck with your catalog.

[exasperation]

Thank you??