text; username: SHIKI

[satsujinki]

No one really tells you how scary it is to fish in the dark. Everyone else seems used to it, but the thought of falling in is crippling.

I guess it must sound more profound in my head when I'm worrying about dying alone near a dock, doing something new. Sorry.

[The little worries that pop into your head when you stare into an abyss.]

I guess tea would be able to improve the state of things just a little.

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[satsujinki]

If you say so.

I don't know you, so I won't pry.

[Which was, at best, an earnest attempt to show neutrality...]

[digophelia]

[ Which is what any rational person would do, but hearing it every so often is a nice thing. ]

No, take care of yourself, instead.

[satsujinki]

To be honest, I'm a little worried about you, but like I said: I won't pry.

Just try to look for help if you need it, alright?

[Sure, he could be mindful and leave a person to their problems, but at his core Shiki wasn't a complete knuckle-knob.]

[digophelia]

[ That's... certainly a switch and she doesn't know how to process that other than the usual. ]

I've managed fine so far, thank you. But, please, don't.

[satsujinki]

I'm sorry this conversation took such a turn.

I can't imagine a stranger is the kind of person you'd want to talk to about these things.

[digophelia]

You have nothing to apologize for, it's my fault.

[satsujinki]

No, I think the problem is that I can't stop talking on impulse, here.

[digophelia]

You're fine, I insist.

[satsujinki]

You shouldn't be so forgiving--it doesn't help situations like these deteriorate...

[digophelia]

I've been in much worse situations and this is hardly a case where someone bullied me into saying something like that. It was my fault, not yours.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

[satsujinki]

I feel like I should tell you to do the same.

It's important to try and treat yourself a bit better than that.

[digophelia]

I'll reluctantly agree, if only a little.

[ She's fully aware of being a hypocrite, here. ]

Still, I implore you not worry and just enjoy your fishing, yes?

[satsujinki]

It's a little too soon to assume I'm enjoying this.

I can't say I ever will, at this rate.

[digophelia]

Then, at the very least, don't stay out too late and have a good night?

[satsujinki]

Thank you. I hope you have a good night, as well.

Stay safe.