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[fusrodaaaah]

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[onebadapple]

I said I hoped none of them harmed you, and you said they all did. That's terrible!

[fusrodaaaah]

Oh um.

I... I'm. Used to it?

[onebadapple]

But that's not a good thing, dear. You shouldn't be used to being hurt!

[fusrodaaaah]

It... it's not... that bad, I - I um.

I.

It doesn't. Happen anymore.

[onebadapple]

Oh, thank goodness! If it does happen again, will you let me know, I will be happy to come and help.

[fusrodaaaah]

You... would?

[This does not compute.]

[onebadapple]

Well, of course! You should always try to stop unkindness if you're able to.

[fusrodaaaah]

But...

But you don't. Know me.

[onebadapple]

That doesn't mean I should allow someone to be unkind to you, dear! You don't ignore someone in trouble just because they're a stranger. Besides, we don't have to stay strangers.

[fusrodaaaah]

[The silence is the sound of Melius' brain trying, and failing, to process this revelation.]

But... I um. You ...

You're serious.

[That was probably supposed to be a question.]

[onebadapple]

Why would I be anything less?

[fusrodaaaah]

I... um.

I don't - I don't know.

[onebadapple]

Well, then there you go! No reason for me to be unkind and uncaring! Especially to another being.

[fusrodaaaah]

I... All right. If - if you say so.

[onebadapple]

Thank you for not arguing with me.