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[steepwithdead]

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[grabaslice]

[One day, he will understand.]

Yeah, I figured. You're also not even really sorry, which also doesn't surprise me. You have your magic way with words, and you aren't afraid to let them loose.

Fair. There's a lot less pressure to live up to what I used to do when I just... can't reach that level right now. No rush to be that either, since I'm not exactly picking many fights these days. I miss the freedom of portals, but I don't need to get there.

They've dealt with enough heartbreak as it is. Kind of the family motto for a long while. It'll be nice to, I guess, work on this and make it something positive? I just need to stop worrying about not living up to what they remember my ninpo being like.

[steepwithdead]

Ah, you caught me. I feel very seen.

[ripperonis to this guy. (which guy? yes.)]

If I were make a bet, it would be that most of the pressure is coming from you, both imagining their disappointment and managing your own expectations. Let's say it didn't work at all, or never reached a stage beyond this "heartburn" you felt. What do you think they would say to you?

[grabaslice]

Someone's gotta see you around here.

Well... they'd probably be disappointed but, assure me, we at least tried our best. Casey especially. Donnie would be Donnie about it. Probably try to break the system to make things work.

[steepwithdead]

It doesn't sound like they'd be disappointed in you, though.

[That part's very important!]

[grabaslice]

I'll be disappointed enough for all three of us. But, yeah, you're right.

Things will be okay.

[steepwithdead]

Come, now. Isn't hope a ninja's greatest weapon?

[Yeah he heard about your optimistic ass before.]

[grabaslice]

I see how it is, using my own words against me in my time of need.

[dramatic ass bitch]

[steepwithdead]

If you can't bear to hear your words repeated, you shouldn't speak them into existence.

[grabaslice]

I will never learn this lesson, and no one can make me.

[steepwithdead]

Resign yourself to a lifetime of being called out for it, then.

[grabaslice]

I suppose I'll have to come to terms with that. Nice to have a full lifetime here.

[steepwithdead]

It is nice, yes. I'm glad you're thriving.

[grabaslice]

Thanks again, for hearing me out.

I appreciate it.

[steepwithdead]

Of course you're welcome, any time. And good luck with it.