[After noticing Handsome Jack's post, it wasn't hard to figure out the girl who responded first was his mentioned daughter. It also wasn't hard, as someone who'd lived for centuries with a controlling and abusive brother, to sort of...at least wonder about the tone of the responses, the words used, the expressions, etc. It strikes a chord that Anthy doesn't like to be struck, and frankly? She'd like it to not be struck anymore, whatever it takes.]
Hello. I'm sorry for messaging you out of the blue when I'm a stranger to you, but I just wanted to be sure of something. Are you the Birthday Girl today?
[This... was an odd message to receive. She expected a number of messages from those who shew knew. This... she didn't expect this at all, though at least her mysterious benefactor recognized the oddness of it all.]
I do not believe that even those Jack is closest to are considered his friends. How did you two meet, if you do not mind me asking. You seem very sweet (thank you for the well-wishes, by the way) -- not exactly his type.
[Certainly enough, coupled with both Angel's curiosity and her knowledge of her father.]
We met in person. I'd been traveling before I came here, and I also traveled once I woke up in this place, and found myself in Goldenrod City. We happened to meet there. Should I be concerned that he has a type?
Mmm. I am sorry that you had the misfortune of running into him. He has... calmed down in his time here, but he does have a rather... unpleasant personality, I've noticed.
It is unfortunate that you have had to develop such a trait. Or perhaps that such a trait is so necessary anymore.
[Concerning too, that such a seemingly nice person had been caught up with Jack. Of course, it was easy to be fooled by text, and so Angel maintained her wariness.]
Have you ever been hurt here, Anthy? Tried to do something dangerous? It seems to be outside the bounds of this reality. Back home, when he and those of his ilk got together, they could cause considerable harm. Here, that isn't the case.
Yes, I agree. I didn't ever want to have to use it again. But it's more important to use it to keep going than it is to forsake it and let ruin come. I am much more tired of ruin.
[In comparison to Jack, Anthy's motives are pretty benevolent, but she's fully aware of how she comes off to others. Being deceptive had been a necessity for centuries.]
No, miss. No one here has hurt me. I intend to keep it that way. And from what you've said of your father, I hope you intend to keep it that way for yourself.
How unfortunate it is that I both understand and agree with such a sentiment.
That is exactly what I am getting at though. Most people seem to be unable to come to harm here. I have no doubts that my father could do something, especially to me, but he isn't anywhere near capable enough to do what he did back home. I find some comfort in that, is all.
[As strange as it is, Anthy's kneejerk reaction is silence. For someone to admit to being hurt by someone in any capacity is mind-boggling to her. Even when she was the one being slapped around - the least of her worries - she never said anything about it to anyone who would actually care, but here in front of her, someone else is sharing their experience, vaguely. Very vaguely. Enough to make Anthy properly concerned, though.]
Is there any way you can avoid him for good? If you understand what's been done, then you shouldn't allow yourself to come to similar harm. Whatever it is, of course.
[For Angel, Jack's abuse was as normal as breathing. And it had been her policy, since arriving, to be honest about who and what Jack was. Not everyone had taken her words to heart, but it'd done some good for those who cared to listen.]
[That was all that mattered.]
Honestly, Jack is... I want to say he has calmed down. I want to say he won't hurt anyone again. But even here, he's hurt people to a lengthy degree. I want to say I trust him, but I do not.
In any case, the more I avoid him, the worse he gets. Better that I play a role, than let others come to harm because of me.
But you must ask yourself if it is worth it in the end. Even if it was just one other person, would they come to harm because you came to harm? If someone cares as deeply as that, then it's worth rejecting that role.
It is just... hard to let it go. He is my father, and there is much I wish we could have had. Still hope to have, even. I know it is naive but... I suppose that is just how he raised me.
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Hello.
I'm sorry for messaging you out of the blue when I'm a stranger to you, but I just wanted to be sure of something.
Are you the Birthday Girl today?
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That... that would be me. Who are you?
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I became acquainted with your father shortly after I arrived here, though I can't say we're friends.
Happy Birthday, miss!
[The bit about her Dad might be enough to lead her into another thread of discussion...]
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I do not believe that even those Jack is closest to are considered his friends.How did you two meet, if you do not mind me asking. You seem very sweet (thank you for the well-wishes, by the way) -- not exactly his type.
[Certainly enough, coupled with both Angel's curiosity and her knowledge of her father.]
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We met in person.
I'd been traveling before I came here, and I also traveled once I woke up in this place, and found myself in Goldenrod City.
We happened to meet there.
Should I be concerned that he has a type?
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Mmm. I am sorry that you had the misfortune of running into him. He has... calmed down in his time here, but he does have a rather... unpleasant personality, I've noticed.
Here? No. Anywhere else, perhaps, but not here.
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[And good at positioning herself right smack in the face of those opinions so they can run her over, but we're trying not to do that anymore.]
I don't understand. A type is a type. Someone's location shouldn't matter in that regard.
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It is unfortunate that you have had to develop such a trait. Or perhaps that such a trait is so necessary anymore.[Concerning too, that such a seemingly nice person had been caught up with Jack. Of course, it was easy to be fooled by text, and so Angel maintained her wariness.]
Have you ever been hurt here, Anthy? Tried to do something dangerous? It seems to be outside the bounds of this reality. Back home, when he and those of his ilk got together, they could cause considerable harm. Here, that isn't the case.no subject
I didn't ever want to have to use it again.
But it's more important to use it to keep going than it is to forsake it and let ruin come.
I am much more tired of ruin.
[In comparison to Jack, Anthy's motives are pretty benevolent, but she's fully aware of how she comes off to others. Being deceptive had been a necessity for centuries.]
No, miss. No one here has hurt me.
I intend to keep it that way.
And from what you've said of your father, I hope you intend to keep it that way for yourself.
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How unfortunate it is that I both understand and agree with such a sentiment.
That is exactly what I am getting at though. Most people seem to be unable to come to harm here. I have no doubts that my father could do something, especially to me, but he isn't anywhere near capable enough to do what he did back home. I find some comfort in that, is all.
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Is there any way you can avoid him for good?
If you understand what's been done, then you shouldn't allow yourself to come to similar harm.
Whatever it is, of course.
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[That was all that mattered.]
Honestly, Jack is...
I want to say he has calmed down. I want to say he won't hurt anyone again. But even here, he's hurt people to a lengthy degree.
I want to say I trust him, but I do not.
In any case, the more I avoid him, the worse he gets. Better that I play a role, than let others come to harm because of me.
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Even if it was just one other person, would they come to harm because you came to harm?
If someone cares as deeply as that, then it's worth rejecting that role.
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This is hardly a fitting conversation to be having with a stranger.Usually I try to save such talks for the second or third interaction.
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I'm sorry.
It's something that just hits very close to home, and I've never been good with people to begin with.
Are we allowed to start over?
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I understand.
It is just... hard to let it go. He is my father, and there is much I wish we could have had. Still hope to have, even. I know it is naive but... I suppose that is just how he raised me.
We can absolutely start over though.
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Alright.
Hello, my name is Anthy Himemiya. It's nice to meet you.
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It's nice to meet you, Anthy. My name is Angel.no subject
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I'm... I'm well, thank you. Today is my birthday, and a very nice woman just wished me a happy one.
I really appreciated that, even if it didn't sound like it.
How are you?
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I'm alright. I've just met someone new, and I hope we can be friends.
I've always had trouble making them.
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I think I would like being your friend, Anthy.no subject
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It's settled then, we are friends now. 0:)no subject
Is it really that easy?
:O
That is a surprised face, I think.
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