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[overworker]

[He's not exactly wrong.]

I am working on it...

[That much is true.]

But that's still something I can say with confidence. Even if it's only because I've learned that it's okay to be selfish sometimes.

[bondsofsuffering]

Only sometimes?

[overworker]

Not at the expense of someone else's feelings. But... most times.

As long as what I want isn't hurting someone else, then-- I want to try and remember that it's okay to want that for myself.

[bondsofsuffering]

So basically, if you found yourself in a love triangle situation, you'd back down immediately?

[overworker]

...naturally I'd want to try and work it out. It would be disrespectful to walk away without even trying-- if the relationship was that important to me then of course I'd want to protect it.

But I know that realistically not everyone would accept sharing that sort of relationship with others.

If it came to that... and there was no other way... I would want that person to be happy-- even if what made them happy was choosing someone else.

[bondsofsuffering]

[...

Reaching out to pat her on the head.]

I guess that's an acceptable answer... Just don't forget, by existing, especially in a place like this, it's probably unavoidable if you hurt some people.

It's fine to try to avoid hurting others' feelings, but make sure you consider your own, too.

[overworker]

...that's true. But I'd still like to avoid it if I can.

[The headpat... what a powerful weapon.]

But I'll make sure I don't forget my own too. There are some things and some people I won't compromise, no matter what.

[bondsofsuffering]

Good, good.

[Pat pat. And then drawing his hand back again.]