un: abnormalitylover, voice

[abnormalizes]

How do I get my friends to not be upset when I talk about life at home?

It's not like they can do anything about it or like bad things are happening here now, so I mostly just feel bad for making them feel bad and making the conversation really awkward.

Is this a normal part of having friends? It sucks and I would like to opt out, please.

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[sangreine]

There are some who are curious. I think mostly it's about me specifically, you know how it is. [ Saya's whole deal and all. ] I don't mind answering some questions, but it can get a little intrusive sometimes. Depends on my mood how much I entertain them.

The story about someone poking my trauma for their own amusement or whatever is from the last place I was. [ She sort of hates the concept of being pushed toward self-actualization without her asking for that assistance, so. ]

[abnormalizes]

I think this is where I say something cheesy about wanting to learn everything about as beautiful a woman as you.

[She'd have to be really upset not to flirt a tiny bit.]

-Thanks for putting up with my questions too.

[sangreine]

It's fine, we do more not-talking than talking so I consider any questions duly earned. And with you I know it's not out of disrespect or disgust, that helps.

Considering we have plans as soon as this whole business gets sorted out, I'll be looking forward to more of both. And getting successfully drunk would be a nice bonus, but even if it doesn't work.

[abnormalizes]

I am very good at communicating the opposite of disgust.

[It's one of her charm points.]

I'm a talkative drunk, so you might end up hearing more about me whether you want to or not, fair warning.

[sangreine]

That's all right. I have experience with horror stories on both sides of the conversation.

I'm a handsy drunk, so if you can make it happen there's a prize at the end.

[abnormalizes]

Well now I'm extra looking forward to it. Though so far you haven't needed to be drunk for that.

[sangreine]

I aim to please.

I find one benefit about being from a terrible situation is that you're very good at distractions.

[abnormalizes]

Absolutely. If you can't fix the big stuff, you might as well enjoy the little stuff.

[sangreine]

I make a point to enjoy the hell out of the little stuff while I can. I have to fit a lot of living into a short time. [ There's a reason she's such a force ] Same for you, I guess.

[abnormalizes]

Yeah. Could be gone tomorrow, no sense denying what you want today.