[There had been significant change since he and Richard had first met. They are formed and deepened a connection with each other, so he was not particularly convinced by Richard's answer. Oh, he actually had no doubt that Richard believed it to be the truth, but from what he knew of the younger man, there was far more to unpack than the simplicity that the words seemed to neatly package.]
And you don't believe that someone can change their nature, hmm? From what I understand, sins are to be punished, so I wonder if this is a punishment for you or a solace. [He made a gesture with his hand to indicate the two of them. He was, after all, used to being society's, old ally's, and even enemy's dirty little secret. It was fuel for his own personal rebellion.
He made a noise of acknowledgement to the fact that they had discussed this at length. They stood opposite on the subject, and he knew it would be a souring note for the both of them eventually. At the moment, it was a thorn in the otherwise perfectly 'normal' interactions that they had together in his mind.]
Can't I? You underestimate me. However, I have no interest in advocating for an announcement of any kind. Those who know, know that's all.
[He had actually held off telling Jinx, aware that Richard would likely backtrack out of fear. Perhaps they could both be the point of shame for the younger man then. United again.]
If you let fear and anxiety rule your life, you'll always been a prisoner to your past and the opinions of people who, in the end, mean nothing.
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Date: 2024-11-06 03:07 pm (UTC)And you don't believe that someone can change their nature, hmm? From what I understand, sins are to be punished, so I wonder if this is a punishment for you or a solace. [He made a gesture with his hand to indicate the two of them. He was, after all, used to being society's, old ally's, and even enemy's dirty little secret. It was fuel for his own personal rebellion.
He made a noise of acknowledgement to the fact that they had discussed this at length. They stood opposite on the subject, and he knew it would be a souring note for the both of them eventually. At the moment, it was a thorn in the otherwise perfectly 'normal' interactions that they had together in his mind.]
Can't I? You underestimate me. However, I have no interest in advocating for an announcement of any kind. Those who know, know that's all.
[He had actually held off telling Jinx, aware that Richard would likely backtrack out of fear. Perhaps they could both be the point of shame for the younger man then. United again.]
If you let fear and anxiety rule your life, you'll always been a prisoner to your past and the opinions of people who, in the end, mean nothing.