20.Feb.12, 02:18 AM
"No one's the same, Talian. I get the impression that most Candidates want to adjust. That Lyslimeah girl probably sucked a few dragonrider dick just to get here." His method of cheering Talian up was a poor one, and his method of distracting Talian was even more poor. He was only mildly aware that Talian considered Lymsleia a friend. Erisi hated the girl, and seemed to take every opportunity to make a snide remark about her. It was a tendency for Erisi that was normal, which was why he was forcing it now... so Talian wouldn't think that he was acting strange.
"And if you don't struggle?" Erisi tentatively suggested. While he hated the idea of Talian being forced to adapt, a part of him suspected that it was the only way that Talian was going to feel better. Talian shouldn't have to adjust, but if he continued resisting, it was clear that he would simply remain depressed. But then again, would giving in to Katila make things any different? Would Talian still continue to feel distant and out of place? Adapting wasn't necessarily the answer. Instead, it could simply be a desperate attempt to fix something that simply couldn't be fixed.
"Maybe if they let you get away for a little while? This place is obviously dragging you down, so maybe the best idea is to have you step back and get a fresh breath of air, clear your head. You shouldn't... have ever had to feel this way." It was clear that Erisi wanted to console Talian, but had absolutely no idea how to do just that. He was trying, but he was no expert on depression, and normally never had a friend that needed such comfort. For Talian, he went out of his comfort zone. "Talian, we're all different. Some people may seem like they're moving on with their lives, when they can be just as stuck as you or me."
He arched a thin brow as Talian kicked a rock, since it was likely the most aggressive thing he had ever seen Talian do. Yes, the Healer's mood was definitely off, or finally revealing itself in full. "I hate it too. You just need to find... something you like."
"And if you don't struggle?" Erisi tentatively suggested. While he hated the idea of Talian being forced to adapt, a part of him suspected that it was the only way that Talian was going to feel better. Talian shouldn't have to adjust, but if he continued resisting, it was clear that he would simply remain depressed. But then again, would giving in to Katila make things any different? Would Talian still continue to feel distant and out of place? Adapting wasn't necessarily the answer. Instead, it could simply be a desperate attempt to fix something that simply couldn't be fixed.
"Maybe if they let you get away for a little while? This place is obviously dragging you down, so maybe the best idea is to have you step back and get a fresh breath of air, clear your head. You shouldn't... have ever had to feel this way." It was clear that Erisi wanted to console Talian, but had absolutely no idea how to do just that. He was trying, but he was no expert on depression, and normally never had a friend that needed such comfort. For Talian, he went out of his comfort zone. "Talian, we're all different. Some people may seem like they're moving on with their lives, when they can be just as stuck as you or me."
He arched a thin brow as Talian kicked a rock, since it was likely the most aggressive thing he had ever seen Talian do. Yes, the Healer's mood was definitely off, or finally revealing itself in full. "I hate it too. You just need to find... something you like."