a bored teen walks into a discord server

[boneface]

Username/Display Name: un: skull, dn: ☠️ RYUJI ☠️
Server Channel: #general
Time: like super late at night for some ungodly reason

two qs

1 why do ppl keep typing letters on here like anyones gonna read all that

2 has anyone tried to break the hotel

Comments

[vecna]

[He doesn't feel like he's getting anything.]

So, they're just shorthand to convey emotion. Is that what you mean?

[boneface]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! exactly!!!! emotions n situations and stuff

so if smthn weird happened and instead of going "whoa that was weird" id just go

[vecna]

[This has the same effect as someone explaining the punchline of a joke, probably. It makes sense logically, but it loses its comedic value in parallel.]

And what are these images from, exactly?

[boneface]

[ that's what happens when you earnestly try to explain memes to a guy from the 80s ]

the internet. nowhere specific

[vecna]

[Truly.]

So then, just anything can be a meme? Images in place of emotions?

Isn't that what these "emojis" are for?

[boneface]

emojis are more respectable. memes are funnier.

[vecna]

Emojis are respectable?

You HAVE seen them, haven't you?

[This is such a wild concept for a man of his time. A true cultural divide; because he looked at some of those emojis, and he really wants to know how something like 🤮 can be respectable.]

[boneface]

[ better than a barfing gif though, don't you think? ]

lol yeah

but everyone uses them, even adults. even grandmas. but grandma memes and teenage memes are a whole different world

[vecna]

[...probably.]

You mean memes for grandmothers or memes with grandmothers in them?

[boneface]

more the first one but now that u have asked that im like a lil proud since ur clearly getting how this works

grandma memes (memes w grandmothers) are rly funny too

well kind of

theyre kind of stupid but in a charming way u kno?

like this

[vecna]

[He is once again asking himself why he's humoring this conversation any further.]

I don't even know what to say. There's a meme for every occasion.

I have a lot of catching up to do.

[boneface]

[ that's a fair question to ask at this point honestly ]

there sure is!!!

and u do. im happy to help u understand!!! its a lot to take in i bet

[vecna]

[What a helpful young man.]

I'm definitely a little out of my depth. But I'm nothing but adaptive. I'm going to have to be to get used to this hotel, right?

Just to be clear, people generally carry these "smartphones" with them everywhere, right?

[boneface]

if ur aiming to stay for a while probs. are u trying to get ur wish granted?

and yeah!! i always have my phone on me its like another limb lol

[vecna]

Doesn't that bother you? Being so reliant on one object.

But as for my wish, yes. Initially, that was the only reason why I accepted the invite to be here.

[boneface]

ive never rly thought abt it. i guess maybe it should hahahaha

"initially"? u have another reason now?

[vecna]

Well, it's hard to ignore the freedom this hotel affords. We can do nearly anything we want (preferably within reason, which you'll be so kind to test) and it's all free.

Even I'd be stupid to not consider it a blessing.

[boneface]

yeah but wont u miss ur friends back home after a while?

[vecna]

[f.......riends

Eleven voice: what is friends]

I've lived a solitary life for a few years now. I think I'll be fine.

[boneface]

[ henry :(((((((( even wet men need love ]

now that just sounds sad dude

do u need friends

ill be ur friend

[vecna]

[He doesn't NEED friends, Ryuji!]

It's not as bad as you think. I prefer it that way.

Besides, you barely know me.

[boneface]

[ but does he WANT friends?? ]

yeah but thats only cuz we havent gotten to know each other

strangers are just friends u havent met yet esp in a hotel like this

[vecna]

[ REDACTED ]

You mean because we just happen to be stuck with each other?

[boneface]

[ hm, bad. ]

exactly. were the only ppl in each others lives rn so gotta make the most of it!!

[vecna]

[don't worry about it]

Being in close proximity doesn't mean everyone is going to get along with everyone else.