[ he almost says no, rose was there but she hadn't been the last few years because she'd been drinking herself into a stupor. terezi was the same. karkat was around but they didn't talk about serious bullshit, and the mayor -
well, he talked to the mayor, but not about the dark shit. ]
It's okay. [ is what he goes with instead. ] My sister used to talk about whatever with me, but she's been a little preoccupied, I guess. And also is just not here?
That's because you're a person. You have feelings, and things that hurt, and things that bother you, just like anyone else, no matter how much you try to bear it all on your own.
[Even though he knows those plans always manage to make themselves.... he'll have faith in Dave right now. Instead, he finally hoists himself up to stand, nodding.]
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It's just...best not to think about those things.
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[Minato finally offers that up softly, shaking his head.]
But I don't want you to be all alone, either. That's... you've been bearing a lot on your shoulders all by yourself, all this time, haven't you?
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well, he talked to the mayor, but not about the dark shit. ]
It's okay. [ is what he goes with instead. ] My sister used to talk about whatever with me, but she's been a little preoccupied, I guess. And also is just not here?
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It's good you have your sister.
[He really, sincerely means that.]
But... well. I guess I'll just keep pestering you about this, so...fair warning. [Dave deserves to know!!]
You deserve to be able to talk to someone about all of it too.
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Minato's unruffled.]
I don't have anything to say. [Entirely sincerely!] You're right. I'm not good at talking about myself either. But... right now, I'm fine.
[He's had a lot of time to come to terms with his own situation, and not a lot bothers him about it anymore.]
But maybe...that's what we need, then. Someone to help each of us stay on track with this sort of thing.
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[ this isn't the worst i've ever had is probably not encouraging.
he shrugs. ]
It's nothing I can't handle just now.
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And what about when it's not "for now" anymore...? I don't mean to press, honest, it's just...
I really am worried about you, Dave.
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..........which he had in another timeline, not this one. so. oops. ]
Honestly, I don't even know why it bothers me at all.
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[Oh.
Minato just shakes his head quietly.]
That's because you're a person. You have feelings, and things that hurt, and things that bother you, just like anyone else, no matter how much you try to bear it all on your own.
[So of course it bothers him.]
It's proof that you are.
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[ like
dying ]
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NOT HOW THAT WORKS]
...According to who...? [Yeah, he's just tilting his head at that, blinking blankly.]
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The laws of Dave Strider is very hard on himself. [stares at]
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You know, sadly I believe that.
[But!! He worries!!]
But you're still hard on yourself. The things you've been through...anyone would be overwhelmed by them.
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[ but. he laughs after a second. ]
We're kind of chasing our tails, aren't we?
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[He'll admit that much with honest ruefulness and a hint of amusement.]
So I'll stop pestering you about it. But... I really will be here. If you ever do want to--or need to talk about anything... I promise I'll be here.
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[A shake of his head, and:]
For now, I just wanted to see you, honestly. It's good to have you back, Dave.
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[ those plans always make themselves... ]
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[Even though he knows those plans always manage to make themselves.... he'll have faith in Dave right now. Instead, he finally hoists himself up to stand, nodding.]
Later, Dave. Take care of yourself.
[And he's off.]