“you have no idea what i’ve been through.”
› random dialogue, with @obscurd.
" Yeah, you're right. I don't. But, I can have a pretty good IMAGINATION &. GIST of what it might be. " Growing up on the streets, treated less than dog shit by many far &. wide; fighter held sentiment to any struggling kid out there. Those who've lost their parents, their friends, their own siblings ... there's a strong sense of self to PROTECT. To be the hero they've failed to be many times over. They don't want to make the same mistake with Maelle, even if she does grow annoyed or give a bratty attitude. They understand, likely one of the only ones that CAN fully understand.
" Look, I know you don't NEED me, but I'm lending myself out there anyway. You're a strong kid, I know you can handle yourself. Doesn't me you gotta do it alone. "