[Guren is quiet at that, for a moment, turning his attention back to the record player. He feels like what he's doing is right, but at the same time, he doesn't want to justify it. He doesn't want to excuse it. It's wrong, even if it's right.]
That just sounds like you're too forgiving. [But he looks back, almost cautiously.]
Thanks for the vote of confidence, though. Hopefully I don't disappoint you.
Maybe I am. But I dunno, isn't it okay if I am? I feel like I have enough crap that I can't let go of that I don't want to collect more. I'd rather...I don't know, try to believe in people? And find a way that we can walk together instead of getting mad and splitting off. It ain't the easiest way, but it's maybe worthwhile?
[Guren watches him quietly, and then reaches over to... put his hand on Dave's head. hi.]
There are people who'd call you weak for that, but I think it takes a certain kind of strength to be able to keep that attitude. I don't think you're wrong.
[ hi, guren. there's a surprised pause as dave is not...sure...how to deal with fatherly affection, but he doesn't tense up or push guren away. he's just momentarily stymied on what to do next. praise and affection are things he desperately wants after his childhood free of those things, but dave never really figured out What To Do Once It Occurred. ]
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That just sounds like you're too forgiving. [But he looks back, almost cautiously.]
Thanks for the vote of confidence, though. Hopefully I don't disappoint you.
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[ it's just...
exhausting. being mad. ]
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[Guren watches him quietly, and then reaches over to... put his hand on Dave's head. hi.]
There are people who'd call you weak for that, but I think it takes a certain kind of strength to be able to keep that attitude. I don't think you're wrong.
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...thanks. I mean, I'll keep it up?