One can only give so much of themselves at a time before it grows tiring. You're here to aid us, but the two of you are still in a difficult position as well, aren't you?
[dealing with the universe, knowing things they're unable to just say. with a slight exhale, he adds-]
You mentioned before that I viewed others here in terms of what they need, but not what they want. Even if you have no need of time away from that duty, did you not say you wanted to be looked after at times?
[he's making at least some effort to adjust that, after a little time here-- with the others as well. he is not here to get left to die someday because whoever's partnering people that week doesn't like him.]
... however, I have also seen in my time when something is not available to be of use and is unable to fulfill its purpose, then it shall be discarded. Perhaps you might say that it is merely an old habit, for this old man to believe he ought to be of use now and again.
I feel that at the very least, it is what I owe each of you as well.
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[but he's also not going to say they are friends, either way. it's not quite that easy.]
Do the others here often send you gifts?
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[and it really is just as simple as that]
But on occasion. Tea, flowers... It reminds me of the time before all this, which is rather comforting.
[they can’t deny that they like it!]
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[it's something, anyway.]
It doesn't bother you to only be sent notes, does it?
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But I will not deny that I rather enjoy the gifts. They just as easily will allow me to know that you wish to speak with me.
[hint hint nudge nudge]
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[we'll see, basically.
after a moment, he adds-]
I do hope you don't mind there being no particular reason behind visiting, either. I thought perhaps we could both use a break from questioning.
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Pleasantly so, of course.
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[it's been a time, after all.]
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It is alright. There was a time where I would only be called upon for the purpose of aiding others.
I consider now to be similar.
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[dealing with the universe, knowing things they're unable to just say. with a slight exhale, he adds-]
You mentioned before that I viewed others here in terms of what they need, but not what they want. Even if you have no need of time away from that duty, did you not say you wanted to be looked after at times?
[he's making at least some effort to adjust that, after a little time here-- with the others as well. he is not here to get left to die someday because whoever's partnering people that week doesn't like him.]
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[there is some certainty to that]
... however, I have also seen in my time when something is not available to be of use and is unable to fulfill its purpose, then it shall be discarded. Perhaps you might say that it is merely an old habit, for this old man to believe he ought to be of use now and again.
I feel that at the very least, it is what I owe each of you as well.
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[it's something that makes sense, after all. when something is of no use, why keep it?]
But perhaps we then owe it in turn to make ourselves a little more useful, here. I believe some of us have already.
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You are all making your best effort and have managed to succeed in ways. I do not know if I should be able to expect more than that.
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[looks at 1 out of 3, looks at the sky, etc.]
Is there anything you believe could use a little more initiative, while we're on the subject?
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[they appear to be contemplative for a moment]
... Only that I believe you all could certainly benefit from growing to know one another better.