Matters Of Empathy

[tis_disapproval]

My, how bleeding our collective hearts are...

And now we are no longer threatened by our neighbours (most of them, at least), I trust, Ravenna, you are still interested in my previous offer?

'Tis always for the best to enter a room when one can be relatively sure it shall not be locked upon exit.

Comments

[im_spiderman]

It'd be a strange heart that didn't bleed when cut, lass.

[tis_disapproval]

And 'tis an annoying collection of people who wish to thrust their self-loathing upon all and sundry.

[im_spiderman]

Aye, well, perhaps it's better for them ta let it out as it comes than keep it cooped up inside them til it bursts. And the more their friends know of their problems, the more they can try ta lend a hand.

Surely it doesn't hurt the rest o' us ta hear it as sorely as it must be hurtin' themselves ta feel it, after all.

[tis_disapproval]

Then perhaps they require more focus.

I'm sure there are any number of tasks in need of being seen to, should they lack for options...

[im_spiderman]

Focus and hard work are definitely good for body and soul, I couldnae argue against that. But so is bein' heard out by someone who cares, and how can they do that without talkin'?

[tis_disapproval]

Since when must one do such a thing, at all?!

[im_spiderman]

Er... do what?

[tis_disapproval]

One does not require the meaningless solace of peers.

[im_spiderman]

I wouldn't call understandin' or comfort meaningless. Even if it's not required ta get by, just knowin' that ye have a shoulder ta lean on and friends at yer back can make a road smoother and a heart lighter. The way this Barge has laid out for us is rough enough that every bit helps.

[tis_disapproval]

'Tis still a... Difficult way of being to understand. Comradeship was a largely alien pursuit, not long before arriving here.

And even when over... Perhaps a matter best avoided.

[im_spiderman]

As ye say, though it seems a tad lonely ta me. If ye do change yer mind about wantin' a chat with someone, though, me name's Yorg Stormheart. They havenae given me an assignment yet, so I've got plenty o' time.

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[tis_disapproval]

I shall not.

NOO not more achievements to chase!

[im_spiderman]

...Eh... I didn't mean ta imply that ye would. Or should, fer that matter, since people should live as best suits themselves. Sorry if I've offended ye, lass.

ALL the acheivements, ALL of the time...

[tis_disapproval]

I am not given to... Reciting my problems, nor accustomed to opening myself to weakness.

Others, you shall find more welcoming of these things, I do not doubt.