ALTER EGO AU

[enigmaster]

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[agoodname]

[.....]

As...much as I admire your apparent decision to work a fourteen-hour day, I must caution you against doing so often.

[enigmaster]

Ah... It's fine, really. I'm hardly going to run into problems just by staying an extra... [and then he glances at the time] ...several... hours. Oh.

[agoodname]

An extra six hours, by my count. [dryly] Almost a double shift.

[enigmaster]

I thought it had been half an hour, maybe... [ffs edward not again]

[agoodname]

So...not boring, then~? [he smirks, leaning on the door frame a bit---is he teasing???]

[enigmaster]

Ah... hah, I suppose not, no. I just... get a little focused, sometimes. [he just, starts closing programs. oops.] Apologies...

[agoodname]

[that smirk widens just a bit at that, indulgent] Not at all. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, at least. Though admittedly I would rather you didn't make a habit of it. Burnout is a desperate result of overworking, after all.

[enigmaster]

I don't get burned out so quickly. ...Well, I'll just... make sure to set an alarm, next time.

[agoodname]

A wise choice. [he tilts his head slightly] And how was your first day, then?

[enigmaster]

Oh, ah, fine. [okay no you can do better than that, Edward] ...It's an impressive workplace. And the work was no trouble at all, of course. As I said, I'll make sure my results won't be lacking.

[agoodname]

I don't doubt that for a minute, Mr. Nygma. As long as you're not overworking yourself, of course.

[enigmaster]

I'm not! [It's quick and defensive. A bit too much so. Heck, now he's a bit red...] Ah-- I mean, I... will make sure that... doesn't happen.

[agoodname]

[Oswald does blink at that outburst--but then it settles into amusement again]

...Of course. I'm glad to hear it.

[enigmaster]

Mhm. I'll... keep a better eye on the time...

[agoodname]

[....fascinating.] I believe you will. You can always adjust your hours to times that suit you better, of course. I'm more of a night owl myself.

[enigmaster]

Ah... well... perhaps... [...] It's rather quiet here during the evening, huh?

[agoodname]

It is, rather. Most of my staff that work evenings are down in the actual Lounge area. So if it's peace and quiet you're looking for, that's the ideal time.

[enigmaster]

...Noted. [he may need to do that. it's nicer like this...] I'm far better with machines than people, so...

[agoodname]

[Oswald tilts his head slightly at that] Oh?

[enigmaster]

[.....] They just... make more sense... I suppose......

[agoodname]

[....hm.]

No second guessing things with them, hm?

[enigmaster]

Ah... Mhm. Something like that, I guess... [...he's a bit embarrassed about the whole thing.]

[agoodname]

[Oswald simply nods to that] Understandable. Then, by all means, change your work hours to a more suitable time.

[enigmaster]

...Alright, then. [...] I'm... not keeping you, am I...?

[agoodname]

[Oswald blinks-and at that, straightens off the door frame] Oh, no. I'm simply taking a break from my own work, and noticed the light on. [he shifts to lean on his cane instead] I should very much be getting back to it.