Embrace the Sky [Video]

[restlessdevil]

[Zenobia appears on the vine, wearing a fancy red dress. You can see the courtyard of the fortress behind her.]Oh, hello everyone. Zenobia here. Let's see. First, I want to thank everyone who helped me when I got in trouble on the beach last week. Especially Vivio and Epsilon. You're my heroes

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[urbanwonderland]

The laws and concepts regarding majority are different on my world, but there as well as on Jessica's world, they exist to safeguard children from being coerced or exploited by adults into activities or situations for which they are mentally or physically unprepared. Of course, the line is arbitrary, but its purpose is sound.

I'm not sure when Jessica will attain majority-- I think she might have mentioned it being a little while longer-- perhaps you should ask her.

[Having been, at Jessica's age, a somewhat awkward, earnest nerd, Reeve feels a kinship with her.]
To be quite honest, the relationship you're describing-- it simply isn't how human relationships work. No matter how well-intentioned you might be, you can't "get to know" her and "make her happy" simply by declaring your devotion for a week. Or for a year, for that matter. These things are meant to arise naturally between two people, not to be the decision of one to somehow "fix" or "complete" the other.

[Reeve give a wry sigh.] In the end, I'm afraid sometimes being in love but finding it's hopeless is simply a part of life. Confidence is something that develops, not something that can be bestowed. Why not simply be a friend to Jessica? Let her know that you believe there is hope for her. I don't believe one can prove hope to another-- particularly in this fashion.

[restlessdevil]

You raise many good points. Perhaps I should abandon this idea. But I pledged myself... what should I do? I guess I should ask her to release me from it. And if she will, I'll... I guess all I can do is be her friend like you said.

...I'm all confused.

[urbanwonderland]

To be frank, I think that the best thing you can do at this juncture is talk to Jessica. Not in terms of asking her what you should do, but in terms of asking her what she'd like to do. Most importantly, give her space and don't pressure her for a response. In other words, behave as if you are a friend. Which is not a small thing at all, actually.

I'm sorry to have brought clouds to hover over your parade, but if you value your relationship with Jessica, and if you value Jessica's feelings, give this thing the open discussion it deserves. Ironing out expectations can make a friendship, or any relationship, stronger. Best of luck.

[restlessdevil]

Thank you very much, Reeve. You may have saved me from making quite a mistake. I'll talk to her. I'll try to act as a friend and listen.

It's okay. I guess I do things without putting in proper thought sometimes. I'll try to set this right.