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DAVE STRIDER | RED | #E00707
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[messianic]

[THAT'S

NOT HOW THAT WORKS]

...According to who...? [Yeah, he's just tilting his head at that, blinking blankly.]

[parodeity]

...The laws of acclimation? [ worth a shot. ]

[messianic]

Hm... maybe more like...

The laws of Dave Strider is very hard on himself. [stares at]

[parodeity]

I'm easier on myself than I could be?

[messianic]

[...]

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.

[parodeity]

There's such a thing as not being able to afford to break.

[ but. he laughs after a second. ]

We're kind of chasing our tails, aren't we?

[messianic]

It kind of happens when we try to talk about things like this.

[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.

[parodeity]

Same to you, dude. I mean...we're friends. If either of us ever wants to talk about a thing, it can be go time?

[messianic]

Deal. When we need to talk about a thing, it'll be go time.

[A shake of his head, and:]

For now, I just wanted to see you, honestly. It's good to have you back, Dave.

[parodeity]

It's good to be back. I'll catch you later, okay? I have no plans to disappear again. Promise.

[ those plans always make themselves... ]

[messianic]

... Okay. I'll trust in that promise, then.

[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.]