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Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

[Get wrekt.]

Good of you not to argue. I will not insist you take any actions. But you should at least consider new possibilities, and what you want of them.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

You say that like it's easy or simple.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

Of course it is neither of those things. Does it being complex and difficult deter you?

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

Of course not. I just have to question whether such an undertaking is even worth the effort.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

....

Are you afraid?

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

...Why would I be afraid?

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

I can think of a myriad of reasons regaining your ability to remember things while losing the purpose of being Zodiark's heart would be daunting.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

[...sigh]

You are correct, of course.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

Do you wish to talk about it?

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

If I say I do not, will you just coerce me to talk anyway?

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

I would urge you to talk of it with someone but certainly not coerce you.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

Then no. I do not wish to speak of it. Not with you or anyone else.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

Might I ask from what stems this reluctance?

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

Do you feel comfortable speaking of your fears?

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

No. But that does not mean I fail to voice them.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

Then perhaps you are simply a stronger man than I.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

I would never say that. You are far stronger to carry what you have.

But it takes a measure of trust to bear your heart and your fears. I have plenty of trouble sharing them. But I make the effort, for they cannot be addressed if they stay within.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

This is what I meant by coercion. You are making me sound entirely unreasonable.

1/2

[temperedinpride]

If you feel unreasonable perhaps there is something to examine there.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

But I truly do not mean to pressure you. Especially right now. There is already much you are adjusting to. And I have faith as you grow more comfortable and explore the possibilities open to you, that sharing your thoughts and fears will seem less insurmountable.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

I do trust you, of course. That is not an issue in the slightest. And I know that you simply wish to ease my fears.

I just... can't. Not now, at least.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

Very well. I have already asked much of you today.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

[leans their foreheads together]

Perhaps I will be able to speak of it some other time. Perhaps.

Re: 430 probably

[temperedinpride]

[He'll pet Elidibus's hair.]

I shall not hold my breath. But one thing at a time.

Re: 430 probably

[rainshaveceased]

Mm.

[just going to stay like this for a while okok]