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[theweakhavepurpose]

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[unphase]

[her eyes brim with sincerity]

I've never believed you were a complete disaster.

[and yes, there is a hug incoming, but she's going to ask permission first]

...can I hug you again?

[theweakhavepurpose]

Yeah. I guess you deserve another one.

[He braces for impact, but not as rigidly as he had before.]

I kind of am a dumpster fire, so you know.. thanks for dealing with that for a whole year.

[unphase]

Good.

[she goes in for a tight hug, hooking her chin over his shoulder.

and at his words, she pats his back gently] We're friends. You don't have to thank me for being your friend.

[theweakhavepurpose]

I sorta do? Cuz no one else is gonna put up with me.

[He's not acting like he's about to die so that's progress. He even hugs her back a bit.]

[unphase]

Then, you're welcome. And I'm so glad we're friends. You're one of the very best friends I've ever had.

[definitely progress. and she feels that and is thrilled, but isn't going to make a big deal over it]

Wow okay my heart.

[theweakhavepurpose]

[Well that's only the nicest thing anyone has ever said to him in his whole life.]

I am?

I ... wow. No pressure right? I got this.

Just wait until she reveals what she thinks is her future in her world

[unphase]

[certaintly]

You are.

And I know you got this. I wouldn't trust you any other way.

[theweakhavepurpose]

You are way too nice a person to be stuck in this place. The gods are fucked up for bringing you here.

[unphase]

[she blushes pink]

--oh! I don't know about that. I can be a real brat when I want to be.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Sure but you're a good person. Not a lot of people are.

[unphase]

[she blushes even more]

I--I don't know. I'd say that most people are decent.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Maybe in the future, but not where I come from.

And maybe only half the people here.

[unphase]

Other than Caedra, I can't think of anyone who isn't decent.

[theweakhavepurpose]

People will surprise you with how horrible they can be.

Caedra is a special case of terrible.

[unphase]

I've been unpleasantly surprised before. Not by people here, but back home.

She is. She kills and torments people for fun.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Some people are like that.

[Or demons in her case.]

The strong take what they want from the weak, and enjoy the torment they cause. I don't think there's anything that will change it.

[unphase]

[she shakes her head] They're not strong, the people who do that. They're cowards. Bullies. The truly strong use their strength in defense of others.

[theweakhavepurpose]

They may be cowards but if they're the ones calling the shots because no one can challenge them, then does it even matter?

[unphase]

Of course it matters. People--they shouldn't be afraid to stand up to those who are taking advantage of or are hurting others.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Not everyone can stand up to them. That's the point.

[unphase]

I guess. [she sighs unhappily] I guess it's up to those of us who can stand up to them to help.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Yeah.

You're braver than most everyone I've met. Even in this place where half the residents have crazy powers.

[unphase]

[her mouth forms a little O of surprise before she recovers]

...really? You think so?

[theweakhavepurpose]

Absolutely.

Why? You don't think so?

Do I get to be your cheerleader for once?

[unphase]

I just--I do what I think is right. That's all.

[she blushes] ...maybe?