Anyone wanting hugs and random non-sex chat on the thread here?

[SimonSex]

Or maybe everyone was waiting for me to get medieval on Simon’s ass? (Who doesn’t seem to have a position in the Court…?) Or for our worthy Alchemist to recommence her seduction?
Forsooth!
Simon, perhaps you should have a position before I do. What would you choose? Or would others choose for him?
Your name seems to be hinting at some interest in a high rank. Perhaps you should be close to the bean-throne… maybe the cup-bearer?

So this is why my ears were tingling as I slumbered. Good morning. Coffee, anyone? I’m making pour overs.

As a philosopher king, I am well equipped to handle these kinds of dilemas. Let us begin.

1. “ I’m never going to be good enough for you, am I?”

2. “What is wrong with you?!”

In my experience, the person posing the question already knows the answer(s).

I pose question #2 only because most or all of us have been asked that question by someone at some point in our lives.
It is a non-question and is often asked by a person in a presumed position of power. It is a statement that transmits the speaker dislikes what you may have done, and passive-aggressive in nature.

Question #1 comes at it, it being “the truth”, through the back door, if you will. It too has passivity and a tad less aggression, but both still lie in the asking. To put forth an answer to #1 will put the respondent on defense unless they say something like, “Yes. You are a bag of shit and you will never be good enough for me.” Game over. A defensive and backtracking answer confirms the asker’s assumption. Your move.

The truth may set you free, but first it will piss you off. My 2¢. Thoughts?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

So many hats!
Okay, this is gonna be a furious debate -
Which era has the finest clothing? And which the sexiest? Does today come close?
Bonus points for including a pic to convince us

I've always been a sucker for the film noir fashions of the 1940's.
I'm also a little biased because the hot English teacher at the high school I work at was wearing a dress with a 40's vintage cut yesterday, similar to the one in the last picture.

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

Ah everyone stops chatting if I post anything related to feelings? The thread ground to a halt when I was quite expressive a bit ago
I’d much prefer everyone to still chat, but should it be a non feelings thread lol? I’ll remove the above if so, so that the sex/ philosophy/ politics/ culture/ sex/ sports/ sex / etc/ sex can continue
Oh that’s a bit unbalanced isn’t it…
Sex?

Blame it on male density, perhaps, but I was merely waiting on your response and giving you some space. Everyone handles pain differently and it's not uncommon for many to need alone time. Perhaps a bad assumption though.

That, and being new here, it would be quite forward of me to try sampling the Alchemist's most pleasing elixir, as tempting as that truly is, without royal consent.

These things are all areas where the Queen's guidance are splendid guardrails to prevent onerous behavior.

 

[MiaBabe23]

For my money, nothing beats turn of the Century.
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I like those, yes!
But a top hat… hm not sure lol…

 

[hairball18]

I look at the dresses, and on the one hand I think, dear God that would be a total pain in the ass. And then I think, ohh, but they are sooooo beautiful!!

Now that's a conundrum. Lol

I wonder how many dresses they had, and how big of a closet you would need.

 

[HollyS]

Am I being oversensitive here, or was that a needlessly unpleasant kick in the stomach in response to me expressing some hurt feelings with a basic enough gif?
I’m gonna remove that post if expressing feelings gets that kinda response it’s just got from Simon
Thought we were all friends here, and that’s the atmosphere I think we’ve tried to create, but that’s just left me feeling needlessly attacked for daring to express feelings
But I do like to hear honest opinions, so please do tell me if you disagree
Or if you’d rather ignore and get back to the enjoyment of style, completely support that

Good morning, Queen Mia. I am just not sure what to make of Simon's response. I understand the words he said, but I don't follow how they relate to the thread. I just kind of bleeped over it, TBH.

I don't know if the post with GIF prompted it or not, but I really wouldn't take his post to heart.

Try and have a good day. Your humble Alchemist is about to jump in the shower and prepare to face down a Friday in the lab!

(After writing that, the words "face down" popped out at me with a completely different meaning. Lol)

 

[Mada69]

Am I being oversensitive here, or was that a needlessly unpleasant kick in the stomach in response to me expressing some hurt feelings with a basic enough gif?
I’m gonna remove that post if expressing feelings gets that kinda response it’s just got from Simon
Thought we were all friends here, and that’s the atmosphere I think we’ve tried to create, but that’s just left me feeling needlessly attacked for daring to express feelings
But I do like to hear honest opinions, so please do tell me if you disagree
Or if you’d rather ignore and get back to the enjoyment of style, completely support that

I just want to know how one obtains a position in the court .

 

[Mada69]

I wonder how many dresses they had, and how big of a closet you would need.

Huge closets. Day dresses, evening wear, Sunday morning,...dresses for everything

 

[MiaBabe23]

Good morning, Queen Mia. I am just not sure what to make of Simon's response. I understand the words he said, but I don't follow how they relate to the thread. I just kind of bleeped over it, TBH.

I don't know if the post with GIF prompted it or not, but I really wouldn't take his post to heart.

Try and have a good day. Your humble Alchemist is about to jump in the shower and prepare to face down a Friday in the lab!

(After writing that, the words "face down" popped out at me with a completely different meaning. Lol)

Thanks, Worthy Alchemist. I think that’s probably the best approach
Hope you have a good day, and that all goes well in the lab!
And lol… yeah that phrase definitely brings different thoughts to mind

 

[MiaBabe23]

I just want to know how one obtains a position in the court .

Just by requesting one! And suggesting what you’d like to be, or having a role suggested for you!

 

[MiaBabe23]

So this is why my ears were tingling as I slumbered. Good morning. Coffee, anyone? I’m making pour overs.

As a philosopher king, I am well equipped to handle these kinds of dilemas. Let us begin.

1. “ I’m never going to be good enough for you, am I?”

2. “What is wrong with you?!”

In my experience, the person posing the question already knows the answer(s).

I pose question #2 only because most or all of us have been asked that question by someone at some point in our lives.
It is a non-question and is often asked by a person in a presumed position of power. It is a statement that transmits the speaker dislikes what you may have done, and passive-aggressive in nature.

Question #1 comes at it, it being “the truth”, through the back door, if you will. It too has passivity and a tad less aggression, but both still lie in the asking. To put forth an answer to #1 will put the respondent on defense unless they say something like, “Yes. You are a bag of shit and you will never be good enough for me.” Game over. A defensive and backtracking answer confirms the asker’s assumption. Your move.

The truth may set you free, but first it will piss you off. My 2¢. Thoughts?

And just to correct a mistaken assumption there - when I ask a question, it’s because I want to understand something or someone better, and don’t know their view or perspective on the answer
And I don’t ask such a question rhetorically via a gif
But if I was to ask that question, you are correct in that yes, I would know the answer - yes, I am good enough
Though since you lacked empathy as well as having had a flawed initial premise, I can’t give you the position of philosopher king
Perhaps you were actually the cup-bearer though, and handed me a poison chalice?

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

Positions open? Perhaps I could be the court fool? The recorder so that all posterity will have the happenings of the Queen and her subjects? I'd even consider the position of male concubine for the Queen and her Alchemist.

Or perhaps simply remain a lowly sojourner.

 

[MiaBabe23]

Positions open? Perhaps I could be the court fool? The recorder so that all posterity will have the happenings of the Queen and her subjects? I'd even consider the position of male concubine for the Queen and her Alchemist.

Or perhaps simply remain a lowly sojourner.

We do have a jester, though I suppose we could have two!
I don’t take male concubines myself, as enticing as the thought is… perhaps you could be the Court dancer?

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

We do have a jester, though I suppose we could have two!
I don’t take male concubines myself, as enticing as the thought is… perhaps you could be the Court dancer?

Fair Queen, me dancing would essentially be a euphemism for being the court executioner!

 

[MiaBabe23]

Fair Queen, me dancing would essentially be a euphemism for being the court executioner!

Then you can learn! What style do you like best, fine Dancer?

 

[MiaBabe23]

Stolen from @GhostOfFAS
Be with someone who adores you this much

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

Then you can learn! What style do you like best, fine Dancer?

Hmmm, a tradional type is more in my tastes. Perhaps something like a waltz?

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

Stolen from @GhostOfFAS
Be with someone who adores you this much

You'll find him, one day.

 

[MiaBabe23]

You'll find him, one day.

Have, did, not looking for advice thanks lol, just trying to share a nice message

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

No thanks

Ok? If you prefer not that's good too.

 

[HollyS]

Hmmm, a tradional type is more in my tastes. Perhaps something like a waltz?

I was hoping you knew how to Vogue.

 

[OnlyfortheLonely]

I was hoping you knew how to Vogue.

Never too old to learn, I suppose. The process and outcome may not be pretty though.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Despite the "whiskey" part of my name, I'm actually not a huge drinker. That said, tonight calls for a drink. Actually, this whole week has been an absolute shitshow. So this whole week calls for a drink. Probably several.
Please hold. ToastyJack will be with you shortly.

 

[Mada69]

Despite the "whiskey" part of my name, I'm actually not a huge drinker. That said, tonight calls for a drink. Actually, this whole week has been an absolute shitshow. So this whole week calls for a drink. Probably several.
Please hold. ToastyJack will be with you shortly.

here, here! This week definitely calls for a few stiff ones...drinks that is!

 

[HollyS]

here, here! This week definitely calls for a few stiff ones...drinks that is!

Oh! Just drinks?