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[alephbet]

This is my first new year's day, now that I think about it. People make resolutions around this time of year, right? What are yours?

Comments

[technologic]

Huh- N-nothing! It's fine, Aleph.

[alephbet]

...If you're sure then I won't push.

[technologic]

... I just... [Siiiigh.] ... I don't wanna bother you with stupid stuff, that's all.

[alephbet]

I don't think your feelings are stupid.

[technologic]

[Grumble, grumble.] They are. And I get... upset over stupid stuff.

[alephbet]

I don't think anybody's feelings are stupid, especially not yours.

[technologic]

Well, I can assure you that mine are the exception to that... It's why I tend to shove them aside a lot.

[alephbet]

Is that a good idea?

[technologic]

[She rubs her forehead.] ... It's not. It's the worst thing to do, but it's the only way I know how to deal with things and I've been doing it for years.

[alephbet]

Then I think you can fix it. Even if you've been doing it forever.

...sorry, I'm sounding preachy again.

[technologic]

It' all right, you're not... I just don't know how to fix it.

[alephbet]

You could tell me about what you're feeling.

[technologic]

... But I get upset over silly things.

[alephbet]

I don't mind if they're silly.

[technologic]

[Cue an unsure look.]

[alephbet]

What I'm trying to say is, I won't laugh at you or think less of you.

[technologic]

... E-even if I told you that sometimes I get upset because I'm not able to go hug someone when I'm feeling lonely?

[alephbet]

Even if. And you could hug me.

[technologic]

... What if I want hugs late at night, since I don't sleep much?

[alephbet]

Well, I couldn't let you bother my roommates, but I'm usually out patroling anyway...

[technologic]

E-exactly, so I couldn't hug you then.

[alephbet]

I'm sorry.

[technologic]

It's nothing to apologize for.

[alephbet]

But I'd like to be able to do more.

[technologic]

You've done enough, and I'm grateful for that. You don't need to do more.