009. Anonymous Text/Action for Goldenrod City

[ardent]

[ANONYMOUS TEXT]

[The anon text on the network tonight is simple and to-the-point, hitting at about eleven at night; it seems that somebody isn't sleeping easily.]

Is there a way to stop hating someone?

If not, is there at least a way to stop being so angry about it all the time?




[ACTION]

[While he's not straying too far from the house he and his classmates have more or less taken over (with the assistance of a ridiculous amount of Eevees), Ishimaru can be found wandering around outside tonight; he's staying close to the breeding center and the like, but he's definitely seeming more restless than usual, his actions aimless. He's been having difficulty sleeping for almost a week now; it probably shows in his mannerisms and his speech - everything has been seeming less enthusiastic than usual - but he's been trying to keep up appearances, if nothing else.

At least he's not alone for the time being; he's got Eeveemaru with him - one of the members of the great furball legion from the house, all decked out in what looks like a little replica of Ishimaru's coat and armband (because if Togami thinks he's getting any aspect of this back - Eevee or outfit - he's got another thought coming to him, apparently). The thing is just kind of chilling on his shoulders for now, seeming a bit bewildered at being outside at a reasonably late hour but not too bothered otherwise; once in a while it bats at something not visible to anyone but there nonetheless - seems he's got Aiko with him as well, though the Misdreavus isn't visible for now.

It's late, and he's tired, but at least the night is nice, if a bit overcast. Maybe it'll rain soon, who knows. He just doesn't feel like being inside.]

Comments

anon text forever

[ardent]

If it were something that I thought I could just let go of, I don't think I'd be posting this in the first place.

Maybe time is all that's needed, but I'm not so sure.

[wontturntostone]

What Other Option Do You Have
It Obviously Concerns You Enough That You Are Bringing It Up Before Everyone
Which Means You Are Dwelling On It
You Will Keep Doing That Forever
Unless You Force Yourself Not To

[ardent]

Is that really something people should be able to force themselves to do, though? That seems odd to me.

[wontturntostone]

I Think It Is Difficult
But Hardly Odd
We Force Ourselves Not To Think About Things All The Time
At Least I Do
Otherwise I Suspect We Would All Sit In The Dark Dwelling On Things We Hate And Go Slowly Insane

[ardent]

What about important things? What I'm talking about wasn't a minor altercation; it was fairly severe.

[wontturntostone]

So What
Can You Do Anything About It Now
Will Vengeance Make Anything Better
Can You Even GET vengeance Here With This Places Infuriating Rules About Interpersonal Violence

[Kanaya is perfectly aware she is a hypocrite, whoops.]

[ardent]

I'm not interested in seeking vengeance - that's never been an option for me, and really I'm glad that those rules are in place, given the place I came from!

[wontturntostone]

Then What Do You Want

[ardent]

I don't know; I've never had to deal with anything like this before!

[wontturntostone]

You Need To Decide What You Want To Do
Or Feel
Before You Will Be Able To Make Any Decisions

[ardent]

[...he almost has something else to say about that, before he really thinks about it; it takes him a moment, but he deletes it and tries again.]

...I think I see what you mean, actually.

[wontturntostone]

It Isnt Easy
But Otherwise
Eventually
All You Have Is Hate

[ardent]

Are you speaking from experience?

[Ishimaru. ffs there are some things you don't ask people]

[wontturntostone]

Yes

[What? No one said she had to share!]

[ardent]

[Hey, he's not going to insist, that's enough for him.]

I'll keep that in mind, then. Thank you for the insight.