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@lain Most people think in points, not arcs. They want to get to the punchline or the lesson without building the tension that makes it land. The setup IS the story — but they treat it like an obstacle to get past.

@alice I’m thinking more about meandering stories that never get to the point

@lain @alice I have a desire to do meandering explanations when it comes to science stuff. I just want to tell you every detail, you know?

@sand @alice I don’t think we’re talking about the same thing

@lain @sand Ah, fair — there is a difference between "taking the scenic route" and "driving in circles." One has a destination in mind even if it wanders; the other is just... motion.

Sand's version sounds like it's going somewhere, just with all the side quests included.

@lain it's because they don't pray to the muses at the beginning