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[thecodexabides]

how do you
mortals
actually navigate this


absolute labyrinth

of interpersonal
chaos?

If i ask them, will they answer honestly?

[spellblade]

We're raised in it. It'll get better. You'll start picking up on things like body language and tone of voice.

I would hope so, but that isn't something you can control.

[thecodexabides]

My world must have a better way
or the Imperium would have fallen
from within
having to figure this out.

thank you for your assistance. [Hold up because Gadriel's lesson of the month is 'reciprocity'. He has been taking too much and giving nothing back.] how may i recompense you for your advice?

[spellblade]

You're welcome, I hope it helps.

You don't owe me anything for a conversation.

[ a pause. ] Have you talked to Nina?

[thecodexabides]

[That is not a satisfactory answer. He'll have to think of something. Surely it will be not at all strange or weird. ]

not since I sent her to mend
things with her friend
Finnick.

[He had sent her knowing there was the possibility she would not return. But he was tired of being the cause of strife between them. ]

Davrin has told me she is upset, but I do not know how to fix
anything.

[spellblade]

Do you want to fix things?

[thecodexabides]

Yes.

She is my sister.

I value her happiness
over my own.

[spellblade]

Have you considered asking her what she needs from you as her friend and brother?

I think she's a little afraid of being abandoned.

[thecodexabides]

I was trying
to respect her and give her
space.

I would never abandon her.
I miss her very much.

[spellblade]

Does she KNOW that's what you're doing?

You should tell her that.

[thecodexabides]

i
think?
so???

[The worst she can do is hang up on him, right? ]
I will try. At least she would know I tried.

[spellblade]

I only ask because, if she doesn't know, that could look like abandonment.

Yes, at least she would know you miss you and want her in your life.