[ His comment that they all have such thoughts is both comforting and not so. It never ceases to be odd, finding commonalities with people, striking at the heart of her that wants nothing more than to be like everyone else -- but also knowing that she's not like everyone else, and she can't allow herself to think that way. ]
[ Even the suggestion of being honest troubles her as much as soothes her. How could she ever be honest when she's being pulled in so many directions, all of them equally true to herself? ]
[ She shoves her internal conflict aside enough, thanks to his grounding touch, and her smile is genuine despite everything whipping around inside her. ]
Speaking of things you owe people, I decided on what I want you to bake. Izanagi helped me with some ideas.
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[ Even the suggestion of being honest troubles her as much as soothes her. How could she ever be honest when she's being pulled in so many directions, all of them equally true to herself? ]
[ She shoves her internal conflict aside enough, thanks to his grounding touch, and her smile is genuine despite everything whipping around inside her. ]
Speaking of things you owe people, I decided on what I want you to bake. Izanagi helped me with some ideas.