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[neveraskedforthis]

Hello. A couple things:

1 -- Are there any licensed therapists around here? Before you ask: yes, it's exactly what it sounds like, and before you volunteer like the good samaritan you are, I should probably inform you that I gave my last counselor a nervous breakdown.

So. Just figured I'd point that out. But hey, why not give it another shot, right? Even better if you know a thing or two about neurocybernetics, but that's not a must. We can work out some form of payment.

2 –- Another vending machine at the station went missing. What the hell is up with that? Whoever's doing this, are you deliberately trying to annoy me and keep me from doing more important work or what, while I'm chasing a vending machine thief. That said, we're low on staff. Go sign up if you have nothing better to do with your time, but don't touch any fucking vending machines. Unless you just want to get a drink, I guess that's okay.

3 -- Your thoughts on pursuing a serious relationship while trapped in this place. Go.

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[neveraskedforthis]

[ what else is new ]

Why?

[implying]

Why, of course because I plan to whisk her away for a romantic elopement.

[neveraskedforthis]

Good luck. You'll need it.

[implying]

Oh, I'm certain we'll be fine.

[neveraskedforthis]

She will be. As for you, I'm not so sure.

[implying]

Well, do you love her?

[salvagedsoul]

It's not illogical. If you don't get close to others, you can't be hurt. But if that sounds like too much of a sacrifice for you, then it probably is. What's keeping you from saying that definitively?

[neveraskedforthis]

[ URRGH HE WANTS TO GIVE AN EVASIVE ANSWER BUT ITS ALL PUBLIC HOW WOULD THAT LOOK IF SAMUS READS IT ]

I think that'd be obvious given the question I asked.

[implying]

[ HEHEHEHEH ]

Then the answer is just as obvious, I should say.

[biwinning]

more liike laughiing at you but ok.

[neveraskedforthis]

[ YEAH HE'S NOT BOTHERING ANYMORE JUST ROLLING HIS EYES. ]

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[motioned]

well then ask the person! even if they say no you'll still be friends

[raisedbybirds]

...Hi.

[Yeah she totally did not think this out at all. Normally she would unabashedly just let herself in, manners be damned, but she can't even seem to manage anything more than awkwardly crossing one arm over to her chest to rest above her elbow. How frustrating.]

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[boundbyheart]

Perhaps I like to bother you.

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[thecag]

All you can do is hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and plan for a future.

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[flightybookshrew]

Does my age really matter?

[neveraskedforthis]

[ ... Which is a little bit surprising. Though by this point, he should be used to both the yelling and the awkward situations. How to start ... ]

...I heard about the power outage.

[ So, of course, one would assume that's why she's here, and he's purposefully saving her the embarassment of having to ask if she can use his shower or whatever she wanted to do. He steps aside and gestures her inside. ]

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[neveraskedforthis]

Perhaps I like to ignore you.

[ And that's just what he's gonna do. ]

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[neveraskedforthis]

In fact, it does. You're lacking life experience and proper education.

[neveraskedforthis]

No. Some people are willing to make sacrifices and abstain if it proves to be the better decision for all parties involved, in the long run.

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[neveraskedforthis]

I suppose so. Well, it's better than nothing, so thanks.

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[neveraskedforthis]

...It's not that simple. Sometimes relationships between adults are complicated.

[ or they're just being dumb and HOW DOES TALK ABOUT FEELINGS ]

[neveraskedforthis]

Because suppressing feelings is very difficult.

[salvagedsoul]

Hm. You don't often meet people with such a healthy self-awareness.

[text]

[flightybookshrew]

And yet you could easily argue that I've lived through more experiences than many two or three times my age.