What’s updog?

yourplayersaidwhat:

So the context is that I’m a first time DM playing with friends and were quite a few sessions in. They make jokes out of everything and don’t take it seriously at all. One night I made the mistake of thinking if they were a bit more engaged they’d get into it.
I’d just read a writing tip saying that if you engage all five senses, people are more likely to become immersed in the scenario.
I was describing the twilight sky over the woods when

Elven rogue (OOC): So its sunset? Why not just say that?
DM: Because I’m trying to immerse you!
The other PC’s join in and start laughing and I become visibly upset
So the half orc barbarian calms the party down and tells me to continue and that they’ll take it seriously.
After a deep breath I regain my composure and come up with a new plan.
DM: So ahead there are faintly glowing runes engraved into a tree. Can anyone read Dwarvish?
Elf Sorcerer: Oh! I can!
DM: Okay so you approach the tree and lightly trace your fingers over the runes, your fingers are filled with a soft warmth as you read the runes they translate to “Updog”

Everyone except the sorcerer then get upset that I’ve taken advantage of them after they decided to take me serious for once before the sorcerer while contemplating taking note of it asks me in a soft voice
Sorcerer (OOC): …What’s updog?
Myself and the half orc burst into laughter exclaiming “NOT MUCH WHATS UP WITH YOU?”