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It's too late. I'm paying it concern. I'm afraid you'll have to answer my questions before I can accept any kind of apology.

[ letheeeeee... droops a little bit ]

Alright, what do you want to discuss?

[ there was, uh, a lot of concerning behavior from both melodies probably ]

I already asked, didn't I? You said only one of you was acting out. I wanted to know which one you thought it was.

... My angry side. She was, ah, very blunt about things.

You think so? Being blunt isn't a bad thing. I felt like I knew exactly where I stood with her.

Do you feel as though you don't know where you stand with me...?

No, I think I know where I stand. But I don't think that's the same for everyone else if you're bottling things up, you know?

[ avoiding his eyes a little bit ]

I don't wish to cause more stress to people....

I know. You're a smart young lady who tries not to trouble the people around you. But I'm sure you also know that it's worse to keep things bottled up. If you talk about things in the moment, as they upset you, it's easier to work them out. That's not stressful. It's building good relationships.

... I know... you're right, Lethe-san. It's... just... difficult, for me to bring these things up, in general, but.... with my flock, there's always so much going on...

[ but she has always had trouble asserting herself ]

I think they'd listen if you spoke up. I know speaking up in the middle of a mess is intimidating...but you shouldn't just keep quiet. I don't know if I have a good solution, though.

No... I think you're right. The only way for them to know is for me to tell them... but, ah, I don't want them to feel guilty either. I just feel as though I don't fit in well.

That won't change if you don't do anything. There's a possibility that they'll feel guilty, sure, but they'll feel way worse if you don't speak up, right?

... Right.

You're always.... so decisive, Lethe-san. I envy you....

It comes from years of experience. You'll get there. I know that's not what anyone wants to hear, especially when you're old enough to have dealt with all kinds of nonsense, but it's true. I made every single mistake I could have possibly made and dealt with everything that came after that. So I have a better idea of what to do now.

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?

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