[ jude holds his glove out to him, mild embarrassment coloring his cheeks. ]
You might be right. This isn't the first time I've been told something like that. At least you didn't call me a meddlesome do-gooder.
[ smh alvin. ]
But I can't be afraid to commit to a friendship just because there's a slight chance I might end up getting hurt. I'm stronger than that. And you'd be surprised, the changes people can make when you offer them patience and understanding. Most people out to hurt others are hurting themselves, and while that's no excuse... There's a chance to pull them out of that vicious cycle.
[ speaking of alvin... by offering alvin his compassion, his forgiveness, his kindness, jude did get hurt. more than once. he was hurt, betrayed... but eventually, things did work out. after all that, he can call alvin one of his closest friends, and one of his most loyal, too. jude can rely on him whenever he needs him, anytime, anywhere.
he had to learn to stand up for himself, to stop allowing himself to be played with, but everything they went through was worth it when alvin pulled through and came out on the other side. maybe other people would have given up, but jude is jude. he will always be nobody but himself, and if that involves giving too much too soon, then... well. it is what it is.
that being said, though... 9s' remark touches him profoundly. his subtle acceptance, his promise. ]
... Thanks, 9S. For looking out for me. You're right. I could use more people like you.
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[ jude holds his glove out to him, mild embarrassment coloring his cheeks. ]
You might be right. This isn't the first time I've been told something like that. At least you didn't call me a meddlesome do-gooder.
[ smh alvin. ]
But I can't be afraid to commit to a friendship just because there's a slight chance I might end up getting hurt. I'm stronger than that. And you'd be surprised, the changes people can make when you offer them patience and understanding. Most people out to hurt others are hurting themselves, and while that's no excuse... There's a chance to pull them out of that vicious cycle.
[ speaking of alvin... by offering alvin his compassion, his forgiveness, his kindness, jude did get hurt. more than once. he was hurt, betrayed... but eventually, things did work out. after all that, he can call alvin one of his closest friends, and one of his most loyal, too. jude can rely on him whenever he needs him, anytime, anywhere.
he had to learn to stand up for himself, to stop allowing himself to be played with, but everything they went through was worth it when alvin pulled through and came out on the other side. maybe other people would have given up, but jude is jude. he will always be nobody but himself, and if that involves giving too much too soon, then... well. it is what it is.
that being said, though... 9s' remark touches him profoundly. his subtle acceptance, his promise. ]
... Thanks, 9S. For looking out for me. You're right. I could use more people like you.