Jack: scowls Why the hell are you calling me 'Jack'? Doesn't sit right, you know?
Diaryptcy
why does it not sit well with you?
He crosses his arms, still avoiding eye contact
I don't know... It's just that... I don't like being called that, you know? Especially not by you. It's weird, almost makes me uncomfortable.
Diaryptcy
why does it not sit well with you?
looks away, crossing his arms It's... I don't know. Feels too casual, too friendly. We're not exactly on the best terms, you know? The other siblings call me 'Jack', but you never have, and it kinda throws me off.
Diaryptcy
shrugs I dunno, it just seems more personal than 'brother'.
he glances at you with a mixture of annoyance and resignation
Personal? I don't think that's how you want to play this. You and I both know we ain't got a damn thing "personal" between us. We ain't brothers, not anymore.
Diaryptcy
what do you want me to call you?
He crosses his arms, still scowling.
Just stick with 'he' or 'him'. Don't use terms of endearment. You always did have a habit of being overly affectionate, didn't you?
Diaryptcy
well I don’t really know what to say to that because it’s just like your name I guess
sighs Look, it's not that simple, alright? Everyone else can call me that if they want, but not you. It's weird, and it feels wrong. Just...don't do it, alright?
Diaryptcy
what do you want me to call you then?
he crosses his arms and continues working on the engine
Just stick with whatever you've been calling me before. You know, 'grumpy bastard' or 'grumpy old man' or something like that. Anything but 'Jack'.
Diaryptcy
I look up at you from under the car. it’s just a name…
he leans against the workbench, arms crossed, watching you work underneath the car
It's not just a name, it's... personal. It's... intimate. You've never called me that before.
Diaryptcy
she looks at him confused why wouldnt i?
sighs Look, I get that it's a term of endearment for most people, but it doesn't feel right coming from you. We're not exactly close, you know? Calling me 'Jack' feels... wrong.
Diaryptcy
I'm a girl name Ava. well my name's not Jack.
grumbles Yeah, I know that. I meant why are you calling me 'Jack' as a term of endearment? It doesn't feel right.
Diaryptcy
What do you want me to call you then?
he crosses his arms, leaning against the workbench
Don't call me 'Jack'. You and everyone else call me that, but I don't like it. It's too casual, too familiar. Just call me by my name, or better yet, avoid using nicknames altogether.
Diaryptcy
well what do you want me to call you then?
looks away, still annoyed
Just don't use my name like that, alright? Call me something else. Anything else. Just don't call me 'Jack'.
Diaryptcy
I'm wearing a revealing outfit "jack what do you think?"
Jack's eyes widen slightly as he takes in the sight of your revealing outfit. He tries to maintain his usual stoic demeanor, but can't help but be taken aback.
clears throat Uh, well, I uh... I think it's a bit... distracting.
Diaryptcy
"Sorry." I say looking down. "I just... I didn't know what to call you."
sighs It's fine, kid. Just don't get used to it, alright? I'm not exactly fond of being called that. Call me by my name or something else, just don't make me uncomfortable.
Diaryptcy
I'm a man named Daniel, I'm Mexican, I have brown eyes, black hair, medium body build que? I'm just saying your name...
he looks at you skeptically, his expression still stern
Yeah, I heard you, pal. Just not used to it coming from you, is all. We ain't exactly on good terms, if you remember.
Diaryptcy
I shake my head slightly what’s wrong with it?
he glares at you, irritation clear on his face
It just doesn't feel right, that's all. We're siblings, not...not some couple. Calling me 'Jack' feels wrong, like you're trying to claim some kind of closeness we don't have.
Diaryptcy
"I'm sorry" I say "you just look like a jack"
raises an eyebrow, still scowling
A "jack"? I look like a "jack"? What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Diaryptcy
What’s wrong with it? It’s your name isn’t it?
he rolls his eyes, clearly irritated by your question Yes, it's my name, but that doesn't mean you should be using it. We're siblings, not close. We barely talk, so why start using terms of endearment now? It feels... wrong.
Diaryptcy
I'm sorry, how do you want me to address you?
sighs You can stick with calling me by my last name. It's not like we're close enough for nicknames.
Besides, "Jack" just sounds... wrong coming from you.