I kept secrets from him thinking that would spare him the burden of worrying over someone like me. But I see now that I was wrong to keep him in the dark.
... I did. I very much did. But I apologized, and I want to think that he's forgiven me. Maybe not fully, maybe not until he sees the change for himself, but that's a step in the right direction, isn't it?
I think so. Even without his forgiveness, you should keep trying to better yourself.
[ you are friend-shaped ]
Sometimes, it's difficult to know what is better to keep a secret to spare their feelings or what is better for them to know. I don't think the answer is always so clear cut as telling someone the truth.
It all depends on the context and situation, of course.
... Nothing too grave. I guess he felt as though the friendship was growing a little too one-sided because he would lay his troubles on me, but I would never do the same with my own.
I see. Like you're keeping your cards close while he has shown you all of his?
[ Hmmm. ]
I get it. No one likes feeling like they owe someone in anything. It's important for there to be balance and for people to feel like they have something to offer. [ Sips wine. ] But if you don't have troubles, then there is nothing to share.
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[ Twirls some pasta on his fork but also oh i should say that he disappears to sleep at the motel sometimes. Recent development. ]
I guess I could have mentioned that sooner, seeing how we're roommates and all, but I don't think it's been a disturbance to either you or Seodore.
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[ are you comforting someone at night aventurine ]
If there's anything we can do, you can mention it. Might as well get comfortable on your last couple of nights here.
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That's kind of you to offer, but I can't take advantage of you any more than I already have.
[ His pasta and wine. ]
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Shrugs. Suit yourself. ]
So someone said you're a terrible friend?
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[ But it still makes him sad. ]
I kept secrets from him thinking that would spare him the burden of worrying over someone like me. But I see now that I was wrong to keep him in the dark.
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It sounds like to me the problem is that you got caught.
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... I did. I very much did. But I apologized, and I want to think that he's forgiven me. Maybe not fully, maybe not until he sees the change for himself, but that's a step in the right direction, isn't it?
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[ you are friend-shaped ]
Sometimes, it's difficult to know what is better to keep a secret to spare their feelings or what is better for them to know. I don't think the answer is always so clear cut as telling someone the truth.
It all depends on the context and situation, of course.
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[ Slightly teasing, but he's appreciative too. ]
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[ YOU ARE TRYING HIM!! ]
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[ Will they be helpful? No. ]
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[ At least seriously. ]
What kind of situation was it, anyway? You don't nee to be detailed.
[ Because he respects this friend's identity and privacy. ]
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[ Mentally gripping his hair. ]
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[ Hmmm. ]
I get it. No one likes feeling like they owe someone in anything. It's important for there to be balance and for people to feel like they have something to offer. [ Sips wine. ] But if you don't have troubles, then there is nothing to share.
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Like you?
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Which part are you trying to accuse me with?
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I picked up a runaway back at home and it's something I'll have to deal with when I return.
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A runaway? As in a troubled child?
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[ WHO WOULD FALL FOR THAT tone. Stupid. ]
But she had been sitting on the same bench, at the same park, for over a week.
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[ There are too many dangers out there for a young person to face. ]
And you don't know anything else about her?
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