You know, I canβt recall having many, either. After my folly, only a few tried to visit me, and I suspect that was largely to see how far Iβd fallen.
[ in fairness, the old gale had been self-aggrandising and prideful. he wouldnβt begrudge them the satisfaction now.
since shadowheart seems open to talking, he pushes a bit further. ]
[ Again, considers a number of responses to Gale's prompting: dismissive, snide, angry. She forces herself, instead, into the discomfort of the truth. ]
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After my folly, only a few tried to visit me, and I suspect that was largely to see how far Iβd fallen.
[ in fairness, the old gale had been self-aggrandising and prideful. he wouldnβt begrudge them the satisfaction now.
since shadowheart seems open to talking, he pushes a bit further. ]
I imagine this is all very difficult for you.
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[ Again, considers a number of responses to Gale's prompting: dismissive, snide, angry. She forces herself, instead, into the discomfort of the truth. ]
That life felt more real than the one I know.
She felt more real than I do.
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[ can someone sound gently chiding over text? ]
Whyever would you think that? Youβre as real as she was, to me. Moreso, even, for your sharper edges.