surprisingly, they don't seem to take all too many issues with breaking and entering either- besides complaints regarding the weather.
"if all you want is to shoot, can we do so later? it's freezing . . . "
"i've got evidence to the contrary, but fine. i thought getting rid of the stick was your job?"
. . . snrk. at least they can have a laugh, even if the idea of loosening up has them more than a little terrified.
"you can have your fun, just this once."
"then you can do all the being cool and better for me, and i can stick with what i know."
they look a little embarrassed.
"listen, i get that you want to help because . . . /some reason/, but all of that growth stuff? is a risk, and you can fail. i'm not letting myself fail +
"but why risk those bad choices if i have the option to just make . . . no choices? growing as a person sounds like far more effort than it's worth, better to play it safe and stagnate."
"that's not true?? at all?
even if you live, you can make choices that make your life considerably worse. or you could make choices that hurt others. and there's always choices that wouldn't leave you as happy as your other options . . . none of those are good."
[ leaving a small bouquet for @BRUTALMELEE before returning to their office.
a bundle of sunflowers, with a single lilac and a note nestled in the center.
"for your broken heart. if ever you need anything more, call me.
-L.N." ]