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[chew_toy]

[ call or text Reim within! I was going to set up a voicemail inbox message but then I realized no one is ever going to hear it unless he’s unconscious or dead. it doesn’t matter if you call at 3am he’ll pick up. ]

Comments

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

[He was going to judge Vincent but it turns out it's time to judge Reim!]

You should spend more time with them then. Family is important!

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

It's just been a little awkward to insert myself back into their lives after working for Master Rufus for so long. For them as well as me. Since I married Sharon, it seems like they've run out of unfavorable comparisons to make at my expense, but honestly I'm not sure if that's an improvement or a detriment.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

If awkwardness is enough to keep your distance over, you're going to have regrets one day.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

I'm not keeping my distance, I was just busy until recently. But, as you've already gathered, I'm not qualified to give advice on matters of family.

[ finishes preparing a tray of food and tea and brings it out to him ]

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

[mmmmmggghhh]

Yeah, I get it.

[He'll drop the subject and be reasonable!! But he's still sulking, even as he sits up and gratefully takes the tray.]

Thanks.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

You're welcome.

... Well, even outside of family, I think the way that I handle conflicts and disagreements with others wouldn't be particularly helpful to you.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

Why's that?

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

Most of the time, I simply give up on changing their opinion or behavior. Once I've accepted that, I can adjust accordingly to work around them without relying on any futile hopes to move forward.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

[That's kinda cowardly in Elliot logic, which would normally make him mad. But the way Reim says it makes it feel extremely powerful and a little frightening, so he just quietly sips his tea instead.]

...I see...

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

But that wouldn't suit you in the slightest.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

It wouldn't. Especially not when it's someone like Vincent.

[SIGH]

Sorry for asking.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

You're always free to ask. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

It's fine. I'll figure it out on my own eventually.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

I have faith you will.

[ a thoughtful noise ]

Well, there is always the saying, 'if pushing doesn't work, try pulling.' If you feel your current approach really isn't getting you anywhere, then you could always try to think of something completely unlike it, instead.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

Maybe...

[but what would the opposite of scolding and violence be??? mushy stuff!?]

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

Ahahaha. Keep your chin up, and keep at it, and I'm sure you'll work things out.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[cuttingwords]

Thanks. I won't give up at least, even if it's frustrating.

Re: day 25 PRE-EVENT

[chew_toy]

Good luck.