Usually by now, people decide they don't want to deal with me anymore!
[It's accompanied by a bright smile, not at all strained. It is what it is.]
I think this is probably the first time anyone's tried to stick by me instead.
[And it's... odd? He's never really been unhappy about his circumstances, even if he really did long for friends.
But now that people are here, steadfastedly caring about him and his wellbeing, he's... not sure what to do with those feelings. Not sure what to do with the friendship he's receiving.
It was okay to put everyone before himself when he didn't have friends. But now they're telling him he has to take care of himself over others.
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[It's accompanied by a bright smile, not at all strained. It is what it is.]
I think this is probably the first time anyone's tried to stick by me instead.
[And it's... odd? He's never really been unhappy about his circumstances, even if he really did long for friends.
But now that people are here, steadfastedly caring about him and his wellbeing, he's... not sure what to do with those feelings. Not sure what to do with the friendship he's receiving.
It was okay to put everyone before himself when he didn't have friends. But now they're telling him he has to take care of himself over others.
Which is it...?