[...can't really discount that, and they seem to be thinking about something in particular.]
You know what the scariest thing in the world is? Trusting other people. [There. They said it.] But it's still better than being alone. Even if you learn you don't know people as well as you think you do, it's something that'll make you stronger for the next person who comes along.
and also not really something he expected to admit, especially on a first meeting. but if the gods know general information about the participants, this probably shouldn't be too surprising for merriment to hear.
[Hey what the fuck is Dream!ing. It's...sort of nice though. While Merriment isn't entirely sure why they were given this name, it's also nice to know that there's someone aligned with them that isn't entirely cheerful either.]
I know. [That's said with conviction.] Isolating yourself's not a great strategy either, but trying to find a middle ground's harder than you'd think.
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You know what the scariest thing in the world is? Trusting other people. [There. They said it.] But it's still better than being alone. Even if you learn you don't know people as well as you think you do, it's something that'll make you stronger for the next person who comes along.
[So. Try, Taka.]
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and also not really something he expected to admit, especially on a first meeting. but if the gods know general information about the participants, this probably shouldn't be too surprising for merriment to hear.
hopefully. ]
... that sounds like a pain.
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I know. [That's said with conviction.] Isolating yourself's not a great strategy either, but trying to find a middle ground's harder than you'd think.
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[ he sighs, picking up one of the game pieces and turning it in his hand. ]
That's just life, or whatever, I guess.
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Do you at least trust yourself?
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[ he looks from the game piece to merriment. ]
If everyone else fails me, then I'm all I have left.
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I guess we're more alike than I thought. [A game piece moves by Merriment's hand.] Keep sight of that, at least.
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[ he's just
getting that out there
he was prepare to hate merriment from the name alone. ]
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[Likewise they were a little worried, but.]
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but it does make the urge of going to another god remarkably less. ]
... I'll try not to disappoint.
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[ he gestures at the game. ]
We can play this properly and then call it a night.
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