[ After the trial, Rita can be found out in the park, just sitting on the grass somewhere away from the paths and the people, in a spot that has a little bit of light.
She looks pretty much deflated, sitting with her notebook closed beside her. ]
That's not your fault, though. People hide who they are. If they're doing it on purpose, it isn't anyone else's fault but theirs that people don't actually understand.
It's only been a month. I think you're being a little hard on yourself. [...] Which, like... I get it. You've got really high standards, and that's not a bad thing.
I just wish you'd be a little kinder to yourself is all.
he won't push her on it too hard, because he knows from experience that sometimes convincing people of this sort of thing a little at a time is more effective. but.]
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Week 3, Saturday
Date: 2023-10-15 02:04 am (UTC)She looks pretty much deflated, sitting with her notebook closed beside her. ]
... I'm such an idiot.
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Date: 2023-10-15 02:09 am (UTC)will takes a seat next to her.]
...you're the last person I'd ever think of as an idiot, Rita.
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Date: 2023-10-15 03:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-10-15 03:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-10-15 04:17 am (UTC)I still should have known better.
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Date: 2023-10-15 04:40 am (UTC)It's only been a month. I think you're being a little hard on yourself. [...] Which, like... I get it. You've got really high standards, and that's not a bad thing.
I just wish you'd be a little kinder to yourself is all.
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Date: 2023-10-15 06:39 pm (UTC)There's an expression like she hasn't really thought about it that way. As being unkind to herself. ]
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Date: 2023-10-15 06:40 pm (UTC)[ She kind of mumbles in response. ]
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Date: 2023-10-16 12:57 am (UTC)he won't push her on it too hard, because he knows from experience that sometimes convincing people of this sort of thing a little at a time is more effective. but.]
...it's just something to consider. That's all.
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Date: 2023-10-16 04:57 am (UTC)Ugh, that jerk's going to pay for this.
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Date: 2023-10-16 05:39 am (UTC)[rita is. definitely going to make sure of that, actually, tomorrow.]