[ ...Well, he won't push the matter if it causes Chuuya discomfort, but there is a brief look of concern across his face before he speaks. ]
Is that how you saw it—?
[ he shakes his head. ]
Mercedes would go on to spend hours trying to teach me her own skills afterward. We learned to rely on each other so that we might both become stronger.
...There are certainly some people who would take advantage of kindness, but there is no shame on leaning on someone's shoulder for support—or offering it in kind.
[ Wanting to help people doesn't make someone a pushover. Not everyone is a parasite. That sort of mindset is too much bad will for him to accept. ]
Well... that may be true, but I am her house leader. It is my responsibility to assure everyone succeeds. [ he looks more concerned than disdainful. ] I'm quite strict when it comes to our duties, though. [ like a certain kitchen incident. ] Are you... concerned that I'm being taken advantage of?
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Date: 2020-07-09 07:29 am (UTC)Is that how you saw it—?
[ he shakes his head. ]
Mercedes would go on to spend hours trying to teach me her own skills afterward. We learned to rely on each other so that we might both become stronger.
...There are certainly some people who would take advantage of kindness, but there is no shame on leaning on someone's shoulder for support—or offering it in kind.
[ Wanting to help people doesn't make someone a pushover. Not everyone is a parasite. That sort of mindset is too much bad will for him to accept. ]
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Date: 2020-07-09 04:17 pm (UTC)There's a world of difference between 'asking for help' and 'demanding that someone remind you of your own deadlines.'
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Date: 2020-07-09 08:16 pm (UTC)Well... that may be true, but I am her house leader. It is my responsibility to assure everyone succeeds. [ he looks more concerned than disdainful. ] I'm quite strict when it comes to our duties, though. [ like a certain kitchen incident. ] Are you... concerned that I'm being taken advantage of?