Yeah, but...there are people like that. There are a lot of people like that. And when you tell somebody what it is they really do, then yeah, obviously you think it's horrible and nobody would ever fall for that.
Except lots of people fall for it, because they're really good at taking advantage of people. A good grifter can make you think you want something that you really don't, just because they make it sound like a great idea. Or because they know what your weakness is and they exploit it. That's what people do.
I know it bugs you when I do all the worrying about you and don't let you worry about yourself, but that kind of thing, spotting people like that...that's what I do. Like I'd trust you if I...
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Except lots of people fall for it, because they're really good at taking advantage of people. A good grifter can make you think you want something that you really don't, just because they make it sound like a great idea. Or because they know what your weakness is and they exploit it. That's what people do.
I know it bugs you when I do all the worrying about you and don't let you worry about yourself, but that kind of thing, spotting people like that...that's what I do. Like I'd trust you if I...
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...got detention.