[ Skylark hasn't failed to notice the way her hands are clenched, and after a moment's hesitation, he tentatively reaches for them.
... It's so strange to hear someone say "there's probably a very good reason" for these ugly feelings. ]
Personally, I don't want to see you hurt. But I can't say you shouldn't ever sacrifice yourself either, 'cause that isn't my choice to make. I only hope that if you make that decision, you do so knowing the consequences affect more than just you. Easier said than done, admittedly.
... And maybe this is just me, so I can't say anyone you know might feel the same way—but it hurts more when someone's good intentions end up causing me harm, than if someone decided to throw me into the sea out of unfortunate necessity or sheer cold-blooded ruthlessness, as it were. I mean, it still doesn't feel great, but ... well, one's more likely to be honest about it than the other. So to speak.
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... It's so strange to hear someone say "there's probably a very good reason" for these ugly feelings. ]
Personally, I don't want to see you hurt. But I can't say you shouldn't ever sacrifice yourself either, 'cause that isn't my choice to make. I only hope that if you make that decision, you do so knowing the consequences affect more than just you. Easier said than done, admittedly.
... And maybe this is just me, so I can't say anyone you know might feel the same way—but it hurts more when someone's good intentions end up causing me harm, than if someone decided to throw me into the sea out of unfortunate necessity or sheer cold-blooded ruthlessness, as it were. I mean, it still doesn't feel great, but ... well, one's more likely to be honest about it than the other. So to speak.