...I see. You fear their very own fear. It's true that when confronted with that which is not known or understood by them, people can react with some hostility.
[In a way, Saiduq understands. It's why he hid his identity a bit, fearing that others will reject him and hate him for his actions and what he is. After all, he is a Septentrione; it'd be natural for humans to reject him.]
Have you been able to find those who understand, though?
[Having even a handful of people who do can go a long way.]
[ That's a troubling question, and Mary actually frowns, trying to think her way through it. Does she prefer a life here? It's true that people are definitely more open-minded and she's met a lot of friends that she's come to care about while she's been here, but... ]
The people who first saved me are still in that life.
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adminproof) wrote2015-10-10 02:27 am
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...I see. You fear their very own fear. It's true that when confronted with that which is not known or understood by them, people can react with some hostility.
[In a way, Saiduq understands. It's why he hid his identity a bit, fearing that others will reject him and hate him for his actions and what he is. After all, he is a Septentrione; it'd be natural for humans to reject him.]
Have you been able to find those who understand, though?
[Having even a handful of people who do can go a long way.]
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... Yeah. Maybe because people here have their own powers, or aren't all human... but a lot of them have been really understanding about it.
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I'm glad to hear that you have been able to find acceptance here.
[He really is. But, out of curiosity, he asks...]
...Would you say that that is enough for you to prefer a life here over the one you led previously?
[Of course, he can't make any assumptions about Mary's circumstances back home.]
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The people who first saved me are still in that life.
... I can't leave them behind.