[That was how Naruto and some other people had behaved. Quite frankly, he disagreed with their views on friendship. It was stupid, plain and simple, to trust someone without getting to know them first. And even then, they could have hidden agendas.]
Yes, it is. Some people think otherwise. They believe that they must be surrounded by many others, to validate their own existence. [Gaara frowned slightly.] That isn't an ideology I can agree with.
[A difficult question to answer. After all this time, Gaara himself was still learning about the ties called "friendship" - amongst other kinds of bonds. He thought about the friends he had made at the facility, and what they did for each other that bound them together.]
A friend is someone that you can trust and depend on, when you're in need. A friend will associate with you, regardless of your flaws as a person. A true friend won't abandon you, even if you are the one to walk away. [Gaara focused his gaze on the wall in front of him, his mind starting to get lost with memories.] A friend is patient, accepting, and understanding, but wouldn't be afraid to confront you, should you be led astray.
[Slowly, he shook his head.] Friends are not clones of each other. They're not required to share all of the same interests and hobbies. Friendships, when complementary, are beneficial in helping both parties grow. One-sided bonds are-...
[He cut himself off, not wanting to talk about that right now.]
If you gave Ishtar your word, then you should keep it. Friends should not betray each other. [His gaze darkened a little just then, while uttering the last sentence.]
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Yes, it is. Some people think otherwise. They believe that they must be surrounded by many others, to validate their own existence. [Gaara frowned slightly.] That isn't an ideology I can agree with.
[A difficult question to answer. After all this time, Gaara himself was still learning about the ties called "friendship" - amongst other kinds of bonds. He thought about the friends he had made at the facility, and what they did for each other that bound them together.]
A friend is someone that you can trust and depend on, when you're in need. A friend will associate with you, regardless of your flaws as a person. A true friend won't abandon you, even if you are the one to walk away. [Gaara focused his gaze on the wall in front of him, his mind starting to get lost with memories.] A friend is patient, accepting, and understanding, but wouldn't be afraid to confront you, should you be led astray.
[Slowly, he shook his head.] Friends are not clones of each other. They're not required to share all of the same interests and hobbies. Friendships, when complementary, are beneficial in helping both parties grow. One-sided bonds are-...
[He cut himself off, not wanting to talk about that right now.]
If you gave Ishtar your word, then you should keep it. Friends should not betray each other. [His gaze darkened a little just then, while uttering the last sentence.]