Rekker raised a brow at the young man across from him and paused in eating. "It's common social knowledge that most of the world values, and sees more worth, in science over the arts." Rekker sat his fork down and took a breath to keep his mind clear. "That alone makes responding to the abuse of an artist with a line about 'my career is my livelihood' and 'my work is life itself' sound a whole hell of a lot like you devalue music compared to your work."
Rekker's not upset but he's pointing out something that irritated him as politely as possible. He slowly went back to eating and sighed as he tried to remain pleasant. It really wasn't one of his natural personality traits but he's working hard on it. "My career has more importance to me than you can imagine. It has kept me alive when I've tried to die, and I use it to help other people stay alive. I've done things people, including scientists, told me I couldn't or is destined to fail."
The conversation turns though and Rekker's mood easily moves along. Living with Bjorn has been helpful for his mood. Mostly, someone who watches him like a hawk over his medication and therapy. Isamu's comment gets a laugh, easily.
"Dangerous for him, or dangerous when you imagine yourself trying?" Rekker's grinning and shaking his head. "Devon used to get on me about driving fast and skydiving the same way. I'm sure he's safer than you think."
He'd heard a few things, mostly building climbing and obstacle courses. Neither of which felt particularly dangerous to Rekker. Then again, his own concept of self-preservation was skewed and biased.
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Rekker's not upset but he's pointing out something that irritated him as politely as possible. He slowly went back to eating and sighed as he tried to remain pleasant. It really wasn't one of his natural personality traits but he's working hard on it. "My career has more importance to me than you can imagine. It has kept me alive when I've tried to die, and I use it to help other people stay alive. I've done things people, including scientists, told me I couldn't or is destined to fail."
The conversation turns though and Rekker's mood easily moves along. Living with Bjorn has been helpful for his mood. Mostly, someone who watches him like a hawk over his medication and therapy. Isamu's comment gets a laugh, easily.
"Dangerous for him, or dangerous when you imagine yourself trying?" Rekker's grinning and shaking his head. "Devon used to get on me about driving fast and skydiving the same way. I'm sure he's safer than you think."
He'd heard a few things, mostly building climbing and obstacle courses. Neither of which felt particularly dangerous to Rekker. Then again, his own concept of self-preservation was skewed and biased.