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[cullscuttlefish]

[Feferi's been careful to look nice for the camera this time, or as nice as she can look here. Her hair's brushed out, so it's not unruly, she's set her goggles off her head and is wearing them like a headband, her jewelry is on straight and looks shiny, and she's found lipstick so her lips are just the right shade.

But despite all that, she looks pretty upset and pretty nervous. Something's got her shaken up.]

Um, hi. It's Feferi. I have a question, after this...rude...conchversation...

...I know I look...different. But I don't look like a monster, do I? I never thought I did. I always thought I looked, whale, pretty. Not like I was full of myself or anyfin! But everyone should feel pretty, you know?

I mean, I know I don't look the same as a human gill looks, but I didn't think I looked like a monster. Not till now. If I look like that to anemoneone, I apologize. I'm reely not a monster.

...I also think that stuff that he's talking about is absolutely disgusting. I don't know where anyone would get such a sick idea. It kind of makes me want to throw up...

Comments

[cullscuttlefish]

You don't look anyfin like that. You don't act anyfin like one.

But those words shore do sting. Thanks for assuming that I'm some heartless, condescending beach who can't think of anyone else but hershellf.

[firstofthefallen]

How pointless. You know nothing of me, and you assume what you see is true.

All you wish for is assurance and comfort. It's as I believed before; you have neither personal character nor strength, only a shadow of one you can create.

I pity anyone who might rely on you.

[cullscuttlefish]

You don't know anything about me. You don't know anything about my life. You don't know what kind of personal character I have, because you've based your assumptions on seeing me in a weak spot.

You don't go out looking to contact me when I'm protecting someone. When I'm out doing everything I can to make sure that the people I care about are safe. Instead, you pick on the weak points, deciding based on those that I don't have any strength or personal character.

I'm young. I'm allowed to make mistakes and I'm allowed to feel hurt about things. But that does not make me someone I can't be relied on.

[firstofthefallen]

You're right. Well said.

[cullscuttlefish]

Was all that a test, then?

[firstofthefallen]

No.

But I'll concede to being wrong, in the rare time an argument may be made for such.