innermonologues | IC Inbox for Empath

[ There was another pause of silence. He hasn't actually talked to anyone about this. He figured he didn't want to bother anyone with his own problems. ]

I'm afraid so. Both her and Angelo vanished.

[ Jaune himself doesn't know that many people who interacted with her, hence this awkward amulet call between the two of them. ]

Oh.

I... I thought so.

[ so many pauses here, huh? ]

...You alright?

It's... complicated.

[ This has got to already be on record for the most awkward conversations about a simple topic. ]

...What about you. You were her friend, right?

I still am.

[ He says it with a hint of futility... maybe he's not really her friend anymore, maybe it doesn't count if she probably will never remember any of this. Someday, he may even forget about this, too.

... He also forgets to report how he feels about it. ]

Why is it complicated?

Because feelings aren't really my best subject.

Yeah... I'm hearing that a lot lately.

[ "Complicated" indeed. ]

Have you... managed to patch things up with her?

[ Squall let out a soft sigh, a frown in his voice. ]

Honestly I'm pretty sure I made things worse. The last time we spoke, she got mad at me.

It's kind of funny, in a bitter way...

[ he snorted softly. ]

Back home I did everything I could to push her away, and yet she stuck by my side. I try to... let my walls down around her here and she leaves.

[ Why is he even telling Jaune this? Probably because he didn't want to bother anyone else. ]

[ That doesn't sound like a good note to leave things on. Jaune frowns a little, not wanting to wish that on anyone. ]

I... I'm sure she didn't leave on purpose...

[ Small consolation, maybe? ]

W-Why was she mad at you?

It was stupid. It's always something stupid, but the stupid fight went from stupid to hurtful apparently.

[ Ah... so it was one of those tricky arguments... ]

You didn't grow up around girls, did you?

I did, but I also avoided pretty much all contact that wasn't necessary with everyone...

[ Jaune sighs, trying to explain this... ]

Squall... what you find stupid, it might mean a lot to a girl. Rinoa used to think that you don't like her.

Mmm, that's not really surprising. I can admit... I was a frustrating asshole to her and our friends back home.

Have you ever thought about changing that?

[ i'm sorry he's so overbearing ]

[ Squall lets out a soft snort. It's not really like he can blame Jaune for asking. Even now he probably doesn't seem any better than he used to be. ]

When I arrived here... things changed. It... might not seem like it, but an attempt, as poorly as it might seem, is being made.

Well, as long as you're trying, I guess that's the important thing. I know I'm not perfect either...

[ But Jaune has certainly grown a lot, which is why he believes that anyone else can, too. ]

S-Sorry I bothered you. I just... I cared about her, and didn't know who to talk to. ... Thanks, Squall.

Don't... apologize. It's... appreciated. Everyone around me has been so happy with people appearing, or dealing with their own problems... I was sure this would be another thing added to the pile of things I try to ignore until he blows up.

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