Sometimes? It's just because it makes people happy. And there's always more room for happiness in the world, you know?
[She smiles, completely unbothered by what she's about to admit.]
Other times, it's because society expects you to give in order to get. You helped me, so I'll help you.
[If those bonds of friendship mean they're more likely to help her later in return... well, that's a win/win in her books.]
But for you? [She tilts her head, looking him over appraisingly. Welcome to the protagonist gaze.] It's because you look like people haven't shown you enough kindness before, I guess? Like life's been rough, so I wanted to do something to bring a little light into your day.
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[She's more than happy to explain.]
Sometimes? It's just because it makes people happy. And there's always more room for happiness in the world, you know?
[She smiles, completely unbothered by what she's about to admit.]
Other times, it's because society expects you to give in order to get. You helped me, so I'll help you.
[If those bonds of friendship mean they're more likely to help her later in return... well, that's a win/win in her books.]
But for you? [She tilts her head, looking him over appraisingly. Welcome to the protagonist gaze.] It's because you look like people haven't shown you enough kindness before, I guess? Like life's been rough, so I wanted to do something to bring a little light into your day.
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