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No, it's.... alright. I understand what you mean. [ and he doesn't sound condescending when he says it, unlike so many grown ups she knows... ]

Is that where you confidence comes from?

I don't know if I'd call it confidence. But...it's a strong determination to not make the same mistakes over again. I know I have to try my hardest so I don't have regrets. Maybe that's all confidence is.

Hmmm.... well, in some cases it is. But I agree with you. I don't want to make the same mistakes over again... I don't want to have regrets....

It's easier said than done. I know that. All you have to do is try a little bit.

I will... I will try.

.... Lethe-san.... is it alright, if.... I ask your advice on something?

Hmm? Sure. What is it?

How do you stop pining for someone who doesn't return your feelings, and probably... won't ever return your feelings?

[ lethe definitely the best person to ask about this, amirite ]

[he at least has plenty of experience in being rejected]

Cry all night, drink until you're guaranteed to get a hangover, and then move on the next morning.

I don't know if I'd recommend that method, but I do know it works.

[ oh no letheeee ]

Ah.... I don't know if I want to drink that much....

... Are you certain it works? I... I'm not great at moving on quickly.

I think it only works if you were expecting to be rejected and if you can keep yourself busy for a few days after. ...Did you get rejected?

I'm sorry that happened to you, Lethe-san.

... Yes. And.... I think the person he likes is..... [ .... ] my father's killer.

[ congrats on this privileged info lethe you're the first one she has talked to about this ]

[what]

Please explain.

[ oh boy where does she start ]

It's.... a long story. But in short, there is a person on his flock who used to be our enemy. He was being manipulated by his own father, an extremely cruel and manipulative man, but he also... did try to kill myself and my friends, and and killed other people, including my father, under that man's orders. Used us and framed us for it, as well. After we defeated him, he ended up sacrificing himself against his father.... We're not sure if he survived.

He's not our enemy any longer, and I bear no ill will towards him. I have no issue working with him unless he does betray us again.

... But I can't deny... that it still hurts...

[that was more complicated than he expected; after a moment's hesitation he pulls her into a hug]

I'm sorry, Melody. Heartbreak is never easy.

[ this is the quick and dirty explanation.... but weh. leans into the hug ]

I don't think it's something I can just drink away...

I did say it wasn't recommended. You're a little young for that anyways. I don't think there's any advice to help your particular situation, since it's so...specific.

I just wish I could stop feeling this way.

You don't stop feeling bad just because you want to. We'd all have an easier time if that was true. It...takes time.

... I know. But it's difficult when they're both here in the pasture.

[ she's just venting at this point. it does feel good to get it off her chest ]

[it's fine, he can pat her on the back and let her vent as much as she wants]

Don't take this as a reasonable suggestion either, but...would it help to give them the cold shoulder for a few days?

I don't want to hurt his feelings. It was my misunderstanding..... he shouldn't feel responsible. Especially if I'm... not enough for him.

It's fine if you hurt his feelings. He hurt your feelings. Friends are allowed to fight. I say punch him in the face if it'll make you feel better. It's healthy to fight it out sometimes.

...Should I give him a talking-to? I've never had to do that before, but I bet I could be intimidating enough.

[ that actually startles a little laugh out of her. not that she's laughing at him, per say, just how gung ho he is about beating mysterious person who is definitely not lupin's ass ]

N-No, thank you very much, but you don't need to..... I mean, it isn't his fault... we are still very close...

Edited 2023-09-27 03:27 (UTC)

[he knows it's lupin, melody, you're not subtle]

Like I said. Friends can still kick each other's butts. Even if you're close, don't feel like that should hold you back from getting in a few hits.

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