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[reargunner]

Hey Lester I

I've got myself into a fucking weird position here

I need your help.

Re: text;

[heyboss]

Does this problem need a face to face conversation?

[reargunner]

How about I tell you what it is and you tell me

I've ended up in this quasi-therapist situation with someone else
Not to put too much detail into why. Their business. They're a fucking idiot but I guess I care about what happens to them

But I'm starting to think I might be in over my head here.

[heyboss]

You don't need to be a therapist to listen with empathy and genuine feeling.

[reargunner]

If that was all it was I wouldn't be asking you about it.

You already know I hate this stuff.

[heyboss]

I know you wouldn't.

What do you think they are coming to you for?

[reargunner]

A friend, for the most part.

I can do that bit

But holy fuck he's got some heavy issues and he's at least a few times my age. I'm trying here but there's only so much I can do. I got my own shit to deal with too.

[heyboss]

I know you do.

And you are allowed to set boundaries on what you're comfortable with. That isn't harmful.

[reargunner]

It's not that I don't want to.

I just don't want to fuck it up.

[heyboss]

Are you doing what you're doing out of his best interest?

As long as you keep that in mind, you won't fuck it up.

[reargunner]

I'm gonna take your word for that
and if this whole thing blows up in my face I'm gonna blame you

[heyboss]

That's alright.

If there's a specific situation that comes up and you need my help, you can reach out.

Alexei, you are a good person, no matter what your brain tells you. You are relatable. Wise. You've been through so much. And you have insight that other people will find valuable.

[reargunner]

[He stares at what Sheehan sent him for several minutes, not knowing what to say.]

You sure you're still talking about me?

[heyboss]

I am.

[reargunner]

Sounds like you've got some idealised version of who I am in your head.

[heyboss]

Should I add that you are abrasive and stubborn and quick to judge?

Does that make it less idealized?

[reargunner]

Nah those parts are definitely true.

[heyboss]

And I believe both parts equally.

[reargunner]

I'm not that good of a person.

[heyboss]

I know you don't see it in yourself.

[reargunner]

I know what kind of person I am.

[heyboss]

I know.

[reargunner]

Do you?

[heyboss]

I do. I know that you are very self aware.

[reargunner]

Is that right

[So maybe he's feeling a little defensive now. But curious, at the same time.]