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featherduster) wrote2024-04-02 11:50 am
featherduster) wrote2024-04-02 11:50 am
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too powerful
Ahaha...
[ what's a sabbatical ]
Well, you're right. It's a lot of things. Emotional constipation is another one.
[ what's a sabbatical ]
Well, you're right. It's a lot of things. Emotional constipation is another one.
Yeah... That's one I could never figure out how to help with.
[ Letting him ]
I can't take kindness for granted. It's not a given.
So... I'm saying thank you, because it's what I'm feeling anyway.
I can't take kindness for granted. It's not a given.
So... I'm saying thank you, because it's what I'm feeling anyway.
You're so embarrassing.
[he's touched and that's extra embarrassing. slides down into the water a little more]
Kindness isn't a given, but you should act like it is. Some people will still try to take advantage of you or double-cross you. The average person will feel like they have to respond with kindness if you act like they should be kind, though.
[he's touched and that's extra embarrassing. slides down into the water a little more]
Kindness isn't a given, but you should act like it is. Some people will still try to take advantage of you or double-cross you. The average person will feel like they have to respond with kindness if you act like they should be kind, though.
[ the actual problem here is the self-worth but Lethe got the spirit ]
... Alright.
I'll try to remember that.
... Alright.
I'll try to remember that.
...I'll also...be nicer. I really thought you liked that kind of banter. I'm sorry for misunderstanding. I'm also sorry that Styx is more of an asshole than I thought.
[genuinely, sincerely apologetic]
[genuinely, sincerely apologetic]
It's alright. Your intentions were good, that's all that matters.
As long as I know that -- like with Styx -- it's not a problem.
As long as I know that -- like with Styx -- it's not a problem.
You should have already known that at least a month ago. See if I tell you anything important anymore.
I--
[ He does feel a little guilty. A little bit. Lethe gaslighting him masterfully ]
I never claimed I'm smart.
[ He does feel a little guilty. A little bit. Lethe gaslighting him masterfully ]
I never claimed I'm smart.
[he still isn't mad, he's just sulking horribly]
I'll let it slide since you're not used to having friends.
I'll let it slide since you're not used to having friends.
[ SINKS INTO THE WATER ]
Ouch..........
[ he's right tho ]
Ouch..........
[ he's right tho ]
[...pats his head. fond fond fond]
It's okay. You get better at it with practice. I didn't have a lot of friends growing up either.
It's okay. You get better at it with practice. I didn't have a lot of friends growing up either.
[ Peers up at him in open surprise ]
Seriously?
But you're so... you.
[ Probably in the normal course of conversation this would sound mildly insulting, but his emotions make it clear it's actually extremely complimentary and stuffed with admiration ]
Seriously?
But you're so... you.
[ Probably in the normal course of conversation this would sound mildly insulting, but his emotions make it clear it's actually extremely complimentary and stuffed with admiration ]
[he is kind of flattered in a weird way and also in a normal way]
Uh, thanks? It's not like I was unfriendly, but I was busy. When I started working full time I was always the youngest person at my jobs too. It's hard to make friends when everyone you know is middle-aged. So I didn't make a lot of friends until I got older.
Uh, thanks? It's not like I was unfriendly, but I was busy. When I started working full time I was always the youngest person at my jobs too. It's hard to make friends when everyone you know is middle-aged. So I didn't make a lot of friends until I got older.
[ He can feel the ??? as Minuet attempts to visualize what a (relatively) normal life on Earth must look like. Fucking wild. ]
I see. I'm just-- surprised. This kinda stuff seems like it comes so easily to you.
I see. I'm just-- surprised. This kinda stuff seems like it comes so easily to you.
[he gives a shrug that is not big enough to hide a faint sense of shame and discomfort]
It's easy with people I like! It's easier in a place like this too. There's only, what, fifty of us? There's over nine million people in Seoul alone.
It's easy with people I like! It's easier in a place like this too. There's only, what, fifty of us? There's over nine million people in Seoul alone.
[ ???? Lethe. Por que. ]
What about with people you don't like?
What about with people you don't like?
I wouldn't be friends with people I don't like. So I'd just avoid them.
[
CAN HE JUST AVOID KNIVES FOREVER???? ]
CAN HE JUST AVOID KNIVES FOREVER???? ]
[ No, no. That's stupid. It'll never work. Knives always just finds HIM. ]
That's smart...
That's smart...
[THAT WAS A CONCERNING ARRAY OF EMOTIONS]
...I've...had a few stalkers before...usually we can chase them off with some polite threats. I don't think that would resolve anything here, though. A proper security system would help.
...I've...had a few stalkers before...usually we can chase them off with some polite threats. I don't think that would resolve anything here, though. A proper security system would help.
[ dwbi ]
Stalkers... suitors who couldn't take a hint?!
Stalkers... suitors who couldn't take a hint?!
Suitors? No way. Where do you come up with this stuff. Just, uh...fans? One guy definitely couldn't take a hint though.
Stalkers are either that, bounty hunters, or insurance agents. And I don't think you're an outlaw.
How'd you get a fanbase, though? Are you famous?
How'd you get a fanbase, though? Are you famous?
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