How unfortunate it is that I both understand and agree with such a sentiment.
That is exactly what I am getting at though. Most people seem to be unable to come to harm here. I have no doubts that my father could do something, especially to me, but he isn't anywhere near capable enough to do what he did back home. I find some comfort in that, is all.
[As strange as it is, Anthy's kneejerk reaction is silence. For someone to admit to being hurt by someone in any capacity is mind-boggling to her. Even when she was the one being slapped around - the least of her worries - she never said anything about it to anyone who would actually care, but here in front of her, someone else is sharing their experience, vaguely. Very vaguely. Enough to make Anthy properly concerned, though.]
Is there any way you can avoid him for good? If you understand what's been done, then you shouldn't allow yourself to come to similar harm. Whatever it is, of course.
[For Angel, Jack's abuse was as normal as breathing. And it had been her policy, since arriving, to be honest about who and what Jack was. Not everyone had taken her words to heart, but it'd done some good for those who cared to listen.]
[That was all that mattered.]
Honestly, Jack is... I want to say he has calmed down. I want to say he won't hurt anyone again. But even here, he's hurt people to a lengthy degree. I want to say I trust him, but I do not.
In any case, the more I avoid him, the worse he gets. Better that I play a role, than let others come to harm because of me.
But you must ask yourself if it is worth it in the end. Even if it was just one other person, would they come to harm because you came to harm? If someone cares as deeply as that, then it's worth rejecting that role.
It is just... hard to let it go. He is my father, and there is much I wish we could have had. Still hope to have, even. I know it is naive but... I suppose that is just how he raised me.
Friends tend to spend time together. Would you like to get something to eat at some point? I know a number of shops around the region that have wonderful food.
Oh, it's very fun! I used to eat lunch outside with my very best friend whenever the weather was nice. We would always have a good time. Those times were the happiest I'd had in a long while.
I think we should definitely try to have a picnic soon, then. Maybe not right away. It's been cold.
Oh, yes! We should go there. I have been there once, but I plan to go a lot more when the weather is better. I'm curious to see all the plants in bloom and how the Pokemon interact with them.
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How unfortunate it is that I both understand and agree with such a sentiment.
That is exactly what I am getting at though. Most people seem to be unable to come to harm here. I have no doubts that my father could do something, especially to me, but he isn't anywhere near capable enough to do what he did back home. I find some comfort in that, is all.
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Is there any way you can avoid him for good?
If you understand what's been done, then you shouldn't allow yourself to come to similar harm.
Whatever it is, of course.
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[That was all that mattered.]
Honestly, Jack is...
I want to say he has calmed down. I want to say he won't hurt anyone again. But even here, he's hurt people to a lengthy degree.
I want to say I trust him, but I do not.
In any case, the more I avoid him, the worse he gets. Better that I play a role, than let others come to harm because of me.
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Even if it was just one other person, would they come to harm because you came to harm?
If someone cares as deeply as that, then it's worth rejecting that role.
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This is hardly a fitting conversation to be having with a stranger.Usually I try to save such talks for the second or third interaction.
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I'm sorry.
It's something that just hits very close to home, and I've never been good with people to begin with.
Are we allowed to start over?
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I understand.
It is just... hard to let it go. He is my father, and there is much I wish we could have had. Still hope to have, even. I know it is naive but... I suppose that is just how he raised me.
We can absolutely start over though.
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Alright.
Hello, my name is Anthy Himemiya. It's nice to meet you.
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It's nice to meet you, Anthy. My name is Angel.no subject
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I'm... I'm well, thank you. Today is my birthday, and a very nice woman just wished me a happy one.
I really appreciated that, even if it didn't sound like it.
How are you?
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I'm alright. I've just met someone new, and I hope we can be friends.
I've always had trouble making them.
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I think I would like being your friend, Anthy.no subject
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It's settled then, we are friends now. 0:)no subject
Is it really that easy?
:O
That is a surprised face, I think.
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For me it is.
Besides you have been nice enough.
Or might have been, if I thought we had a conversation before this ;)
The point is, I see no reason why we can't be friends.
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Then we're friends!
[If it was this easy in Ohtori it'd have been so simple to make Utena happy.]
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Wonderful.
Friends tend to spend time together. Would you like to get something to eat at some point? I know a number of shops around the region that have wonderful food.
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We could try having a picnic, too. I know friends do that.
I can make lots of different snacks.
[Just don't...ask her to make a main course...]
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I've... never been on a picnic before.
It sounds wonderful, Anthy. I'd really enjoy that.
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I used to eat lunch outside with my very best friend whenever the weather was nice. We would always have a good time.
Those times were the happiest I'd had in a long while.
I think we should definitely try to have a picnic soon, then. Maybe not right away. It's been cold.
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When the weather gets better, then. I want to help you make happy memories here, to go with the ones you had from back home.
There's a big park near Goldenrod, right? I never got the chance to see it -- Can we go there?
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I have been there once, but I plan to go a lot more when the weather is better.
I'm curious to see all the plants in bloom and how the Pokemon interact with them.
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I got here so late in the year that I missed many of the blooms. I would love to see the spring time here, especially in a park like that.
Have you heard of Oricorios????
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