chimericalclaw: (a: pleasant)
Z. Altius ([personal profile] chimericalclaw) wrote in [community profile] expiationlogs 2025-02-12 06:55 pm (UTC)

I avoid it where I can, [he admits.

But Dante's question causes him to pause, a look somewhere between realization and curiosity in his eyes. Frankly... it's true. He's had to throw so much of himself away for it, but he's never even thought twice about doing it. Thoughtfully, his gaze moves away, and he eventually says,]


I get to help people. [He smiles faintly.] That's how I like to think of it, in any case. Working with so many people, seeing what they can accomplish together. Learning their strengths and helping them past the obstacles keeping them from that. It's satisfying.

[A breath leaves him and he sits back.]

I suppose I'm complaining too much. [He opens his mouth, hesitates, decides to speak after all.] I haven't had the chance in a while.

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