[ ... He can sympathize with Sylvia, at least on some level. Shiro's distinctly aware that he's capable of being ruthless; he'd been the Champion for a reason. His arm is a heavy reminder of that, every day. Who's to say he won't lose control some day, too?
But he can't afford to dwell on that. Not when Sylvia is struggling. It must burn her up inside, the memory of what she's done. He isn't sure he'll be able to say anything to assuage her worries, but he's going to try his best. ]
It's a lot to take in. Honestly, I don't blame you for feeling so conflicted. Don't force it. It's fine to just let yourself feel. If you had gotten more hurt or killed, though, I know that wouldn't have helped anyone, either. There are ways to right this without resorting to killing. I'm not an expert on pucas, far from it, but maybe there's someone you could talk to--another puca, maybe. Another monster who might be able to help you. I know we just met, but I think you're a fine person, Sylvia. Because taking a life--it's a difficult and regrettable thing for some people, and it sounds like it'd be that way for you, too.
[there are ways to right this without resorting to killing. man. she wish she could've told dimitri that before he flew off the handle. but she sighs and takes a moment to try to process what she's reading.
it's not sticking. not yet. she still thinks she's absolutely despicable. shiro's words do ring some kind of truth, though. she just doesn't know how to respond to it. ]
haha. you're right. i'll reach out sometime, maybe. and while you're right about it being something i would've regretted for the rest of my life...i don't really feel like i'm fine. but i'll get over it eventually.
thanks for taking the time to talk to me though. you're a good person, shiro.
Hah, well... I know a thing or two about doing things you regret. But you're welcome, Sylvia. My door's always open. My texts, too. If you need something, don't hesitate to let me know. You're not alone.
You know, I was almost tempted to get a couple... I don't eat sweets or pastries too often, I was a bit at a loss. Any you'd recommend in particular, or is it quality along the board?
Next time I head over there, I know just what to get. Thanks, Sylvia. If I've got any more questions about the hottest sweet spots, I know just who to ask.
[ Shiro, you big doofus. He is planning on getting her a couple things, though... ]
it's no problem, shiro. :) happy to help, especially after you listened to me. i'm sure there are other places i can think of too when i'm feeling better, but that's probably one of the top spots.
I'm a pretty good listener, I've been told. But hey, once you're feeling better, we could go to those places together. I'd like to get to know you a little better, after all.
If it makes you feel any better, I definitely had fun with the kittens the other day. It's not every day you find someone who's as into puns as you are.
haha, yeah, i'm a sucker for puns. glad to know we had fun. can't guarantee that it'll be the same when we meet up again, but i'll try my best to not be a downer. haha.
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But he can't afford to dwell on that. Not when Sylvia is struggling. It must burn her up inside, the memory of what she's done. He isn't sure he'll be able to say anything to assuage her worries, but he's going to try his best. ]
It's a lot to take in. Honestly, I don't blame you for feeling so conflicted. Don't force it. It's fine to just let yourself feel.
If you had gotten more hurt or killed, though, I know that wouldn't have helped anyone, either. There are ways to right this without resorting to killing.
I'm not an expert on pucas, far from it, but maybe there's someone you could talk to--another puca, maybe. Another monster who might be able to help you.
I know we just met, but I think you're a fine person, Sylvia. Because taking a life--it's a difficult and regrettable thing for some people, and it sounds like it'd be that way for you, too.
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it's not sticking. not yet. she still thinks she's absolutely despicable. shiro's words do ring some kind of truth, though. she just doesn't know how to respond to it. ]
haha. you're right.
i'll reach out sometime, maybe.
and while you're right about it being something i would've regretted for the rest of my life...i don't really feel like i'm fine.
but i'll get over it eventually.
thanks for taking the time to talk to me though.
you're a good person, shiro.
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But you're welcome, Sylvia. My door's always open. My texts, too.
If you need something, don't hesitate to let me know. You're not alone.
I've got a question, though: Do you like sweets?
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i do, yeah.
why do you ask?
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Aefenglom's a little different than I'm used to, and I just wondered if you had any recommendations.
[ He totally isn't planning on sending her anything. Nope. Just asking for recommendations, that's all. ]
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the pastries at purramid cafe are really good...
i'm totally not biased or anything, they're actually REALLY good.
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I don't eat sweets or pastries too often, I was a bit at a loss.
Any you'd recommend in particular, or is it quality along the board?
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definitely the donuts.
quality across the board, but the donuts are the best.
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(Or maybe it's wishful thinking.)
They're great with coffee?
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Thanks, Sylvia. If I've got any more questions about the hottest sweet spots, I know just who to ask.
[ Shiro, you big doofus. He is planning on getting her a couple things, though... ]
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happy to help, especially after you listened to me.
i'm sure there are other places i can think of too when i'm feeling better, but that's probably one of the top spots.
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But hey, once you're feeling better, we could go to those places together.
I'd like to get to know you a little better, after all.
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i'll try not to disappoint...
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It's not every day you find someone who's as into puns as you are.
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glad to know we had fun.
can't guarantee that it'll be the same when we meet up again, but i'll try my best to not be a downer. haha.