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You’ve seen me. I don’t try to hide myself in the real world. You know enough to find me if you wanted.


You have too much faith in the real me.
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That’s not really true is it? You know who I am. You could come try to hunt me down in real life whenever you liked, if you liked. Especially now that we’ve spoken.


*Scrunches my lips and eyebrows into a doubtful expression*
I have no clue who you are.
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Anything is just "since I can" if you're reductive enough about it. It's the substance that matters. Even to a why as trivial as doing things "just for fun."


You're all here on a whim is what I mean. In a dream. No stakes.
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*Raises an eyebrow in return*
You think so?


*Returns an incredulous look*
No, it's not. It's just "since I can."
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It is a why. As much as spite, or enjoyment are. And just as tangible.


*Crosses my arms*
It's not much.
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The satisfaction of a job well done? Nothing tangible, really.


*Raises an eyebrow*
That's not what you said. You said everyone has to have a why.
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What else would I be thinking? You can read my mind if you want to, even. I’ll let you.


I may be a kid, but I'm not dumb. What do you get out of it?
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*Smiles heartwarmingly, ever so slightly*
You know, I’m glad you’re thinking this through with me. It does show a lot of strength.


Why act nice like that? It won't help you. Just tell me what you think for real.
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You said you feel part of him bonded to yourself. You have no way to tap into that, and feel it out at all?


Not that quick. I need to think on it.
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I think you’ve got to stop thinking about it in terms of me. I could have left a while ago by now, never confronted you, and likely would have never had to meet you face to face at any point again in the future. And my life would be unchanged. For me? None of this is about me. It never was. Only one of us standing here matters right now, and it’s not me.


If I could turn back time, that would not make him regret or hate me. I need more.
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