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[marie_cured]

I... I used to think, I might be happy living here.

I didn't have to live up to the expectations of my original... I could finally do what I wanted... I had an actual family...

... But... then, they... they came to my house, and...

[a.k.a, they burnt her house down. plus her.]

I want to go back to the academy... oh god, more than anything in the world

Comments

[politerudeness]

That man is a liar and a coward. Do not listen to him.

[marie_cured]

What are we supposed to do?

[politerudeness]

I can only advise you to stay strong, and not give up, regardless of what happens.

[marie_cured]

That's what everyone says... but...

[politerudeness]

... It is difficult. Yes. I know.

[marie_cured]

I'm just a student. I'm ordinary.

[politerudeness]

It does not matter if you are ordinary or not. It determines and changes nothing.

[marie_cured]

But I'm weaker than everyone else, I can't possibly help, I'm not special.

[politerudeness]

... You can. I am certain of it.

[marie_cured]

For a complete stranger.

[politerudeness]

... Let me tell you this, then.

If you do not have any confidence in your own abilities, nothing will come out. If you at least make an effort, you might be able to make a difference. And if you simply do nothing, then nothing will happen, and I can guarantee that you will miss out on a lot of chances to help others. And you will regret it. I am an old man. I have seen this happen countless times.

[marie_cured]

...I see.

...I'll... it's something to... think about.

[politerudeness]

That would be the best course of action.