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[skindeep]

Things have been stressful these past few-

[He's lying if he doesn't finish that sentence with the word months, each and every day since his first day. But that wouldn't make anyone feel better, and it's not like there haven't been happy moments too. Those moments just require a little more patience, a little more effort. Which reminds him:]

I've been thinking that it would be nice if we could have a football game, some friendly competition. And a little exercise might do us all a world of good. [He's not calling anyone fat, he swears.] Naturally, it would require a location. And a ball. And most importantly, players. It's been a few years, but I think I could still manage to help anyone who doesn't know how to play but still wants to take part. All that really matters is to have fun.

[Noah feels like he's forgetting something important. Oh yeah.]

For the benefit of my American friends on board, I'm referring to soccer and not your football. To each his own, but I'm not sure I understand the appeal of being at the bottom of a pile of large men.

[He grimaces. Welp, there's a sentence he'll never be able to get back again.]

So! Let me hear your thoughts, Tranquility.

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[lacksgrace]

I don't know anything about, uh, football or soccer, but you could always try being on top instead.

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[skindeep]

[Noah chuckles a little in spite of himself before clearing his throat.]

Unnecessary roughness, in my opinion. Is there a sport that you do enjoy?

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[tumbleweeds]

I do.

[ And no one was surprised. ]

So do we have to play by the actual rules?

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[skindeep]

Then I wish you the best of luck with that!

[And he seems sincere about it too.]

I imagine we could stray just a little. It wouldn't exactly be the World Cup, would it.

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[stimulations]

Take it you never had any interest in rugby either, then.

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[skindeep]

It's quite rough. I feel like the fear of hurting someone might be counterproductive.

Do you play?

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[deprecate]

[ Trying so, so hard not to laugh at Noah right now. ]

Do you not? See the appeal?

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[skindeep]

[What's that little crinkle at the corner of your eyes, C.]

I think I'm more preoccupied by the thought that you might.

[And by 'preoccupied' he means a little worried.]

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[mmmgorditas]

[Eric was going to pop in with some cheeky comment about "hand-egg," but he's not in the mood to be that much of a dick, and also it doesn't apply here.

No, but seriously, who even plays that game but Americans.]

Well, if you don't understand the appeal, I'm sure I can't explain it to you.

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[skindeep]

I'm sure it's something that's hard to put into words. Better left up to XTube and Grecian urns.

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[mutelunatic]

would try it.

NOT HERE

[testgasm]

[oh my god you would]

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[skindeep]

By 'try', I'm assuming that you've never played before? It doesn't matter, it's not complicated.

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[handelaar]

You're on my team.

[AGR TEAM AGR TEAM. Also this one time you broke his nose.]

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[handelaar]

I got one, few jumps ago.

[A football, he means. For that matter he's still wearing his away kit because posting timey-wimey things shh don't question it.]

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[skindeep]

You just earned the right to be a team captain.

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[sweetmotherofgod]

Hooooow much more complicated is it than trying to kick the ball into the net and making sure the other guys don't?

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[skindeep]

Not much. In fact, I think you just summed it up beautifully.

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[sexting]

Our thoughts on football or our thoughts on being at the bottom of a pile of men

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[deprecate]

How bout both, English?

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[puppydogeyes]

Soccer's the kicking it into a net one.
Right?

[skindeep]

That would be the one. Shall I reserve a spot for you on my team, or would that be unfair?

[thatsaflaregun]

About time someone suggested a gentleman's sport, yeah? [Because soccer is totally gentlemanly. Bite him, he's a footballer at heart. And you bloody Americans don't know what a good sport is.]

[skindeep]

I completely agree, long overdue. But how lucky the ship is to have men like us, ready to remedy this terrible wrong.

[jilt]

There's such a sad lack of bawdy jokes in response to this. I admit, I'm disappointed.

[skindeep]

It's my fault. I hardly made it challenging for them.

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[mikelo]

[A curious tip of his head, although he seems entertained enough while he types. It's been a little while, and he was only playing it in gym class, but still]

Can't say I'm amazing at it, but I'm good with my feet. I'm liking the idea of this.

[skindeep]

Happy to hear it! Perhaps you could still help me give a few pointers to those who've never played at all.

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[tarheel]

my thoughts on soccer are pretty much 'can't we play basketball instead?', but if you need somebody to make the teams even, i'm in.

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that was a very american sentence, wasn't it.

[skindeep]

Why not both? I reckon I'd be rubbish at basketball, but I'd be willing to give it a go.

Quite alright. At least you didn't ask me over for fish and french fries.