I've lived as much hell as you have, and I've kept mine bubbling under for you.

[nott_something]

This is no place. This is no longer a place of safety nor peace. This is no longer a place of respect and dignity, growth or learning. It is just as those above us wish it to be, and nothing more. Perhaps once there would have been a time when trust could be placed in those that take care of us, but that is no more. Perhaps this was once a place where values meant something, and honesty was held higher, while betrayal was dealt with. But any hope of that place still remaining is lost. Any hope of those that set the rules would take care of us, watch over us and help us along the way has been tainted and simplified.

You may feel less of a weight now that nothing has been taken care of, now that you've been given freedom to act our your cruel intentions with knowledge that you will not be punished for them. You may pretend it never happened. But you should make no mistake, Star. No one believes that it wasn't your fault. Not even you believe it. Should karma fail to take care of you, I will happily step in.

I believe I will spend Christmas here, with Demise, if she will join me.