keep it in mind at least! one bad date is nothing. as long as you dont try to be funny, i think you could really nail it next time. [ Is this a pun... ]
but is it so surprising? id hate to change how everyone thinks of me just because we're somewhere new.
i mean hey, mercedes might know how to cool off, but you, felix, and ingrid are all still the same old sticks in the mud! what would you guys do without me here to liven things up every now and then?
[ Oof!! Talk about a double hit. How do you explain to your Chronically Serious friend that their sense of humor is its own type of humor in and of itself...?
(In other words: Sylvain's gonna take that moment in-between messages to count his blessings that this conversation is through text, because if it weren't, he's not sure he'd be able to NOT laugh.) ]
actually, im not sure the difference is so simple...
or if its just me, for that matter...
but hey, we each have our own strengths! this one just... probably isnt one of yours. [ Probably...! ]
The message comes with a minute or two delay. Maybe five. You have to give him a moment to think up of something!
Because he's deciding to take a page out of Alois' book. Terrible jokes (and he is quite aware they're terrible, thank you) are hilarious because they are so bad, aren't they? It's humor and self-awareness rolled into one.]
Did you hear about the horse with the negative attitude, Sylvain?
[ A very good thing, that's what. Don't think too hard, Dimitri, he'd hate to see you hurt yourself over this--but still, even after that delay, Sylvain's response comes only a short moment after: ]
no, i did not. but i bet youre gonna tell me.
[ Please tell him. He won't even look away from his compass while he waits. ]
[ It's thoroughly enjoyed!! Just... not by Sylvain, who does laugh, albeit in that fond 'man, how am I friends with someone so ridiculous' kind of way, because he has No Taste. ]
you know, i really think youll have better luck if you just play up the eyepatch.
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keep it in mind at least! one bad date is nothing. as long as you dont try to be funny, i think you could really nail it next time. [ Is this a pun... ]
but is it so surprising? id hate to change how everyone thinks of me just because we're somewhere new.
i mean hey, mercedes might know how to cool off, but you, felix, and ingrid are all still the same old sticks in the mud! what would you guys do without me here to liven things up every now and then?
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[Sarcasm? Actually, no. He earnestly is appreciative of all of his friends’ company in Fellden, even if he should never wish another war upon anyone.]
However, if that was a backhanded compliment directed at my sense of humor, I should have you know that there’s nothing wrong with it.
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have you been working on your jokes, your highness?
because that was actually kind of funny.
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[Wait-- oh. Well it's too late. He's already sent it. A follow-up comes.]
You and I simply have opposing ideas about what is humorous.
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(In other words: Sylvain's gonna take that moment in-between messages to count his blessings that this conversation is through text, because if it weren't, he's not sure he'd be able to NOT laugh.) ]
actually, im not sure the difference is so simple...
or if its just me, for that matter...
but hey, we each have our own strengths! this one just... probably isnt one of yours. [ Probably...! ]
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Again, I do not believe that to be true.
I could tell you a joke right now and I am certain it would make you laugh.
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you know what? maybe youre right! maybe i was a little too harsh.
[ Or maybe he's just a Terrible friend who's having way too much fun with this!! ]
i think ill take that bet, your highness. i could use a good laugh, so lets see what youve got. [ No pressure! ]
god...why
The message comes with a minute or two delay. Maybe five. You have to give him a moment to think up of something!
Because he's deciding to take a page out of Alois' book. Terrible jokes (and he is quite aware they're terrible, thank you) are hilarious because they are so bad, aren't they? It's humor and self-awareness rolled into one.]
Did you hear about the horse with the negative attitude, Sylvain?
I'm crying
no, i did not. but i bet youre gonna tell me.
[ Please tell him. He won't even look away from his compass while he waits. ]
i'll never forgive you
[Enjoy this epitome of dad joke humor.]
The price I'm willing to pay for humor!!
you know, i really think youll have better luck if you just play up the eyepatch.
[ He says this because he cares. ]
but is that price too high
Do not tell me you did not find that even the tiniest bit funny. It is a play on words. "Nay" and "neigh", much like a horse neighs.
[Maybe if he explained it to you!! Because honestly, it's the sort that would have had Dimitri laughing for how utterly cheesy it is.]