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heyboss

[Sheehan doesn't react outwardly to Aerith's words at first, but he does set his tea cup down.]

Aerith, if we start comparing inmates to inmates, then we're going to all suffer a headache. What Max needs is not what anyone else needs, and to compare him is unfair.

I am - it sickens me to think of what he did to those people. Some of them are my friends. They have their own paths to healing, even though they claim that they've forgiven him. But I stand by my reaction to Max and how this is being handled.

[Sheehan doesn't sound angry or upset. He's not mad at Aerith at all.

But he is very, very tired as he looks away.]

And I'm not interested in defending my methods, yet again, to someone else. I'm sorry, Aerith. I'm just not.

From:

planetdialup

I know. It's very...tiresome, I'm sure. And I'm sure you've bad people try to bully you about it, yelled at you- I noticed Collins was being an ass.

[She shook her head. Not at him or negation, just...she's tired.]

I can talk to him if you'd like.

And I am sorry for...acting as if I know better. I...

Do feel like a bit of a coward, and not a great warden about all of this. Especially after talking to Trevor with what he did, and why he did it.

Which I don't think you'd want to hear.

From:

heyboss

[He looks away.]

Mr. Collins and I have had a pretty shitty relationship from the start, especially after he chose to blow me up with a grenade and then taunt me about it.

I tried to give him grace, but he continuously spit in my face about it. Don't waste your breath on my behalf, Aerith. Please.

And you can tell me what Trevor said. I'm sure it was something along the lines of just letting Max roam around and do whatever he wants while his victims were treated like cattle?

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planetdialup

[She winces. She knows Collins had done pretty shitty things but...that was pretty awful.]

I won't then.

As for Trevor...there was some of that. But he was also... he spoke of not letting evil roam free, and how he couldn't live with himself if he did nothing in the face of it.

Or go back to his family.

From:

heyboss

Evil.

And that right there is his folly. He sees bad people, people who are victims themselves, as evil.

[He shakes his head, jaw clenched.]

That is what I hate here, Aerith. Every single person who comes here, every single inmate, deserves a chance. And so what did Trevor teach him except that he is evil and irredeemable because the people who are supposed to protect him attacked him, even when all he did was defend himself.

[He sits back.]

I know he's a friend of yours, Aerith, but what he did was cruel.

From:

planetdialup

Trevor may be a friend of mine, but it doesn't make him less of an idiot or incapable of mistakes.

[She sighed, long and low.]

Or cruelty. I'm not agreeing with him in the least.

...actually Sheehan, do you mind if I tell you something in confidence? Most people in my world know of this but...I hope this may explain some of my own thought process.

From:

heyboss

If it's something you want to tell me.

[He doesn't want to force her.]

From:

planetdialup

You're not. It's been...something I've been keeping to myself for awhile.

[She is quiet for a long few moments.]

Sephiroth killed me.

Not here. But at home. He jumped down behind me, and ran me through with his sword.

I came here when I died.

And...I learned...he had been trying to force Cloud, one of my closest friends to kill me before he decided to take action with mind control.

He's been here for years, Sheehan. And he's close to the men I love and...

There's little I can do about it without looking like the villain.

Edited Date: 2025-02-13 05:20 am (UTC)

From:

heyboss

Do about it?

[He picks the cup up again.]

What would you do?

From:

planetdialup

I don't know.

I haven't known what to do for months. And I have no idea what to do.

If I make this public knowledge, or tried to isolate him socially...it wouldn't be right. It wouldn't help.

I just...wish he would apologize.

If I could...I'd just press him for that. A sincere apology.

From:

heyboss

[He nods.]

I think that's a fair ask, Aerith.

Have you talked to Yunlan about it?

From:

planetdialup

No.

He's been distracted with his partner leaving. And before...I don't know.

I like him, but. I don't know the work he's put in.

From:

heyboss

He's a good man. And he's - not one to shut you down, I think.

I don't know, Aerith. I would start with him, actually.

From:

planetdialup

Yeah...Yunlan is...a good person, I think.

But I think that's why I'm struggling, personally with...everything these past few weeks.

Plus the alarms.

[Those gave her some monster headaches at least a couple of mornings.]

From:

heyboss

Those damn alarms.

[He grumbles about it as he grumbled during.]

But - Aerith. I'm sorry you've been struggling. I really am. I don't mind listening to you if that helps, but what can I do to help? Would you like me to be with you when you talk to Yunlan? I don't want you to feel like you don't have a voice to say your feelings.

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planetdialup

I feel terrible with people with great hearing. Nanaki- he's the cat creature with a flame on his tail- he's a friend of mine.

A warden. He's had it rough.

[She's not going to defend Thrawn, even if she understands his mind on the matter. She's been placing silence spells every morning.

Plus she cried at him the first morning, so he knows he messed up.]

I'm sorry Sheehan. I didn't mean to- make this personal.

It's...fine. I mean, it's not fine but- you're already busy. So is Yunlan. He doesn't need to hear this.

I shouldn't have bothered you with this. I'm really sorry.

From:

heyboss

Aerith. [And his voice is gentle.]

You don't get to decide if I am bothered or not. You don't get to make that choice of me or of Yunlan. You deserve to be heard by someone. Me. Yunlan. Someone.

From:

planetdialup

I shouldn't have said anything. I was meddling. Am meddling.

[She shook her head, and made to stand up.]

The idea of- all of that for my ego- I'm not comfortable with it.

I'm okay, Sheehan. I'm being dramatic.

From:

heyboss

[Sheehan stands as well, but he doesn't move to stop her.]

Hey, wait a second. You’re not a bother at all, and you’re definitely not being dramatic.

[He puts a hand on his chest.] I care about you, and I want to hear what’s on your mind. It’s okay to feel this way, and it’s okay to need someone to talk to. But...I get it. If you’re up for it, I’d love to keep listening. But if you need a break, that’s okay too. Just know I’m here for you, no matter what

From:

planetdialup

I care about you too Sheehan. Very much. I know you have a lot on your plate.

[She offers him a big smile, gesturing to the table.]

And it's okay. There's nothing to talk about. So there's no need for a break or anything. Consider it all forgotten.

Please enjoy the tea. I'm sure it'll be wonderful. And- could you say hi to Saga for me? I'll have to try to drop by again, especially after her tolling.