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.

Comments

[abnormalizes]

I promise not to reveal your secret identity as a decent person.

[kingside]

[Gods that is far too close to home.]

I appreciate it.

[abnormalizes]

No problem. I'm pretty sure I'm still getting the better end of the deal here.

[kingside]

I wouldn't go so far. Speaking to you is oddly refreshing.

[abnormalizes]

Huh, that's a new one for me. I'll take it though.

[kingside]

Your perspective is drastically different from most people's, so yes, I'd say "refreshing" is appropriate. Also bizarre and unsettling, but not in a bad way most of the time.

[abnormalizes]

Huh! Huh. That makes sense, I guess?

[She sounds... uncharacteristically embarrassed.]

[kingside]

[The strangest things fluster her, really, which is sort of par for the course, so. Sure, Evangeline.]

I can call you "weird" if that would be easier to stomach.

[abnormalizes]

No, I mean - I'm used to weird so that'd be fine, but compliments are nice too?

[kingside]

[This response is somewhat more bewildering, but okay.]

I'll remember it.

[abnormalizes]

Thanks, sorry.

[It's weird getting compliments from people she's not sleeping with.]

If you ever need me to call some hoity-toity noble a fucker again, I am here for you.

[kingside]

You're welcome, and I appreciate. Should I encounter one who's deserving, you'll be the first to know.

wrapup probably

[abnormalizes]

Any time, just say the word!

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[kingside]

The same to you, Evangeline, should you need someone to talk to.