It's binding, because acknowledging that esteem between us engenders me to behave in a way to maintain it. If I care for it.
This is strategy, it's all strategy, Amaranth. If you can tell that I'm uncomfortable by the topic, then you shouldn't bring it up unless you're making an attack, trying to drive something home. Grasping at straws doesn't mean up end the cup, you know. It could mean just keep your hand still.
And stop mentioning Silver. You're profoundly jealous and confused, I know, but it's been okay, not turning a light towards it for awhile.
[ that last remark does almost push her over into a moment of anger, though she quickly reels the emotion back in. ]
Perhaps it is an attack, then, if you must see it that way. Since yes, I do want you to try to change. I hope you value my esteem, after all we have been through. I value yours.
Silver himself isn't the issue, just an example of the kind of relationship I know you're capable of.
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Re: Monster Bingo: John
This is strategy, it's all strategy, Amaranth. If you can tell that I'm uncomfortable by the topic, then you shouldn't bring it up unless you're making an attack, trying to drive something home. Grasping at straws doesn't mean up end the cup, you know. It could mean just keep your hand still.
And stop mentioning Silver. You're profoundly jealous and confused, I know, but it's been okay, not turning a light towards it for awhile.
Re: Monster Bingo: John
Perhaps it is an attack, then, if you must see it that way. Since yes, I do want you to try to change. I hope you value my esteem, after all we have been through. I value yours.
Silver himself isn't the issue, just an example of the kind of relationship I know you're capable of.
Re: Monster Bingo: John
Everyone can't be like him. So, why treat them all like that?