...I was scared, and lonely. When the others who wanted the game this way approached me, I was too afraid to say no. Of what they'd do or how they'd treat me. And I thought...if I just did what they wanted, they'd like me.
[He shakes his head.]
I knew that I was wrong, but now I understand more than just my weakness. I know...it's important for me to stand up for the way that I feel. That the way I feel, here--
[He puts one hand over his heart.]
--it's not any less valid than the way anyone else feels. Before this all started I...I really hated everything about myself.
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[He shakes his head.]
I knew that I was wrong, but now I understand more than just my weakness. I know...it's important for me to stand up for the way that I feel. That the way I feel, here--
[He puts one hand over his heart.]
--it's not any less valid than the way anyone else feels. Before this all started I...I really hated everything about myself.
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it's a lot to hear, especially from someone so young. ]
But now?
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[He's thoughtfully silent for a moment.]
I know I'm me, no matter what. And that being mean makes me special, so my voice is special, too.
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Your voice?
justice putting on a leather jacket and gelling back his hair--
justice is going feral