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Akira Kurusu ([personal profile] beguiledcard) wrote in [community profile] phantasmemes 2018-04-23 06:59 pm (UTC)

[ It takes a lot to keep some hold on the flickers of various levels and types of pain; sympathetic, mostly... but there's also some form of regret on his face. Those words hit him in so many places that he'd sooner like to forget about: the dark parts of his mind and heart. He holds a blink.

He focuses on the words... ]


... Sounds to me like you're determined to be hard on yourself, here.

[ Akira's looking at the ground as he talks, this time. ]

In one breath, you're making it clear you're determined to be a better person. Then, in the next moment, you're saying it doesn't change anything. [ the smile is sadder than he'd like it to be ] Yeah, it's true... it doesn't change what's happened. But, as long as you're alive, there are things you can change - with you. From the sounds of it, that's exactly what you're doing.

[ He shakes his head. ]

Nothing will change overnight, and there's no guarantee that the things will change for the better. You'll be disappointed, hurt... [ his brow tenses ] But that's part of being alive - pain...

[ It's a little difficult to swallow, but he keeps his expression even. ]

We can't stop the bad things from happening in this world, but being strong and being a decent person isn't about how we handle the good times. It's about how we handle the worst moments, going forward.

[ And now a nod! ]

And for what it's worth? I'm more than happy to give you a chance. So, you can consider me an ally in this place.

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