[it occurs to Jan in her moment of defeat that this conversation may be going-- if not badly, at least not well-- because the other participant isn't taking her at face value, as someone doing the best she can to act in good faith. that's... a strange thought. Jan is accustomed to her straightforward demeanor leading people to at least trust her honesty and good intentions, even if she steps in it. her blunt face has been a sort of shorthand for "I'm doing my best" that she's relied on her whole life.

the idea that someone might not read her that way is just weird, honestly. what would have needed to happen to someone that they had that little trust in the people around them? it makes her pick her next typed words with a little more care.]

i want to know what 2 call u if u dont like me saying robot?
the only nickname i can think of is louie and thats stupid