TEXT - Anonymous

[nothinglikea]

I need something else to concentrate on.

What do you do when you think you like someone?

How can you be sure?

And if you are sure, how do you proceed?

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[onerthes]

Oh gods, but some of us are very very curious. There's a lot that we still don't know.

Ah, I know the sort. They don't even realize the interest is there until it's so full in their life that they're a little overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed?

[nothinglikea]

I'm among those who are very very curious. I wish there were better ways to count on an audience with the Pthumerians or that we could guarantee that what was said was the full truth.

I suppose so? And I've had a relationship before, I don't think she ever has.

[onerthes]

The Pthumerians are not prone to lying. I will say that much. Only Mother Mercy truly knows the meaning of deception, and even then it is usually through self deception and strength of belief, not intentional lies to others. It is less that they are lying, and more that their way of thinking is so alien that what they see as true is not how we view it. It's frustrating.

Oh that would definitely complicate things, yes. But if you're patient and listen, these things can be worked with.

[nothinglikea]

That makes far more sense. And it's true, they're not all bad. I rather liked Argonaut, for example. He seemed genuinely kind and caring. Though, the Moss King can go straight to hell.

I hope so. She's worth trying for.

[onerthes]

My view of Argonaut is a little darkly shaded lately, but I yield that it is not a malicious spirit. I just know hope has a dark side at times, whatever its intentions.

If she's worth trying for, then I absolutely wish you luck in this.

[nothinglikea]

For a very long time back home, I had no hope at all. Would you believe that this is actually healtlhier?

She is. And, thank you.

[onerthes]

Without question. I have known several for whom this world is an improvement, even considering a few of the awful things that we see from time to time. It says more about the worlds we come from at times, or just the lives we had to live.

I'm glad you can find this here then.

[nothinglikea]

Perhaps it's both? It's certainly the case for me.

[onerthes]

I certainly think that both is a perfectly valid answer to the question. Each of us is unique and with our own story, after all, like no other.

[nothinglikea]

Yes. It's impossible to know what's going on in another's mind, even for Palebloods

[for her, at least]

[onerthes]

Well, there are bonds and a few pales have tricks that way, though I didn't when I was one. Either way, it's usually not something for us to know, not that deeply.

Keeps up the mystery, and that's half the fun. It's why my fiance and I haven't taken that kind of bond.