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Two questions.

If you can't control your power at first, how do you try to?

And if you don't have a power or magic... have you ever done something you regret?

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Eventually the guilt fades.

Even if you don't think it should.

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Is that good?

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I'm not sure.

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... me neither.

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Maybe someone else will have better advice.

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Different advice, not better.

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I'm afraid I haven't been of much use.

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Everyone's been telling me I don't have to feel guilty. This is the first time someone's sided with me.

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It is generally considered more emotionally healthy to let go of guilt.

They are only saying what they believe to be best for you.

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They haven't done things that would make them guilty.

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That is very likely.

Still. They have good intentions.

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I know.

I'm Riku.

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I'm Roslyn.

[ a pause. ]

Do you need anything?

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... actually, I think I'm okay now. I guess knowing that I'm not alone in this helps. Even if I wouldn't wish this feeling on anyone.

Thanks, Roslyn.

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I'm glad I could help, however little.

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Don't put yourself down like that.

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[ a little shocked actually. ]

Pardon?

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"However little". And everything you've been saying--you're not bad. You're never as bad as you think you are.

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I don't generally think of myself as bad.

Merely a failure at some very important things.

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I don't know what these things are that you failed at, but thinking that way is just a self-fulfilling prophecy. You're not a failure. You can still turn things around.

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You're very kind.

I had done what I could to find peace before I was brought here. I think, had I stayed, I could perhaps have been happy eventually.

But I am not there. I am here.

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You'll be back before you know it.

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I hope so.

Thank you.

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[ heh, his life. he asks to get advice and be reassured and he's the one reassuring people... it doesn't feel too bad, being a voice of reason for someone besides Sora. ]

You're welcome.

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I hope you find what you're looking for.

You deserve it.