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[makes_you_tick]

Oh, what a surprise. I don't suppose this wonderful family moment's being recorded? ...well, would you look at that. [There's some scraping and bumping noises, as Sylar's messing with the device in an attempt to turn it off]

What, you aren't happy to see your old man?

Hardly. At least you can't attack me. Now, if you wouldn't mind leaving, I can get on with the rest of my day. Go find Luke and pretend he's your son.

I just got here, boy. I'm not going anywhere. Besides, I'm hearing tell that you're seeing a therapist? What the hell for?

...you honestly don't see any room for improvement in my life?

What I see is someone denying his own heritage, denying what he is. You're just going to make things worse this way. You'll hurt her, too.

So I should do it on purpose instead? That's so much better. I'm not going to give up on this, so stop wasting your time.

I don't understand why you're denying your very nature. You're a killer, you're always going to be a killer. It's what you're best at, so you should stop whining and get used to it. That computer program? The vampire? They both have you pegged far better than you want to admit. You are a predator. More than human, besides. Stop looking for something that isn't there and let yourself be, why don't you?

...gee, Dad, I just love these little visits.

You know, I don't need to tell you anything. By your standard, I'm already more 'successful' than you've ever been. I'll figure the rest out with real help. You're-

[there's an annoyed grunt, and then more messing with the device. This time the audio does finally cut off.]

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[dreamsofnoah]

He's not very nice for someone you don't see a lot.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

It's that obvious, huh?

[dreamsofnoah]

Oh~, just a little bit.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'd be happier never seeing him again.

So of course I've been hit with this curse twice.

[dreamsofnoah]

It's always like that here. Think of it this way, it's a chance to tell him exactly what you think of him.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I got all that out last year, but I suppose a repeat couldn't hurt.

Is your father here today?

[dreamsofnoah]

Mmhmm, he is! He chose a good day for visiting.

[cold_dry_pieces]

You all right there?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'll be fine. It's just my father, being as fun as ever. Hopefully I won't disturb you today, since I can't seem to entirely ignore him.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I figured, from everyone else on the Network. Sounds like a hassle.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'm sure there's a few people who actually wanted to see their fathers. Of course, the curse wouldn't have hit as many of those people.

[cold_dry_pieces]

They never seem to. My father's dead, I suppose he has better things to do than haunt the City.

I do wonder though...

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Mine should, too, but of course he's here.

What are you wondering about?

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[adamantined]

What does Luke have to do with it?

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

My father spent a lot of time with Luke- probably trying to make up for the whole 'selling his son' thing.

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[adamantined]

Is that what drew you to him in the first place?

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

You could say that. He was my father's neighbor.

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[adamantined]

I doubt he was selling band candy.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Hey, he followed me around. Wanted an escape from his extremely disappointing home life. He managed to make a bargain with me, and I let him come along.

omg I suck I'm backdating this ><

[citadelspirit.livejournal.com]

No room for improvement? He does not understand.

pfft, I love backdating, no worries!

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

He certainly doesn't. Then again, he's been stuck in his ways for a very long time. It's possible he can't understand, by this point.

[citadelspirit.livejournal.com]

Most humans can't understand anything beyond their own constancy. Most do not ever change.

It is good to see that this does not perturb you.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I do wish he'd find somewhere else to be. But he visited me last year. I was ready for it this time.

I can't imagine never changing. Never improving, never looking to improve? What's the point in living, then?

[citadelspirit.livejournal.com]

A trick of the sensory nerves and nothing more. This coincides with a human minor holiday, from my memory.

There is no reason to live in static complacency.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Yep. The deities seem to love making curses out of the holidays, for some reason. I wonder if we'll ever see a holiday from another planet.

None at all.