You see, where I'm from, there's an illness that's very prominent all over the world. It's terminal if you catch it, but for most people, it'll take a long time before it kills you, especially if you're getting treatment.
[ they point at themself. ]
If I got it, treatment wouldn't even work. It's even deadlier for elves, to the point that most people aren't even aware they exist. The race is almost completely extinct, except for small pockets that are hiding here and there, so they don't catch it.
We tried. It was just a thing of... you can be the same, but your experiences put such a divide between you that the hurdle to overcome it makes you think, why?
Imogen always wanted to find people who understood the powers she was born with. But when she did find them, they were quite evil! I think it was a great disappointment to her. For me, I spent so much time in my youth hoping I'd find a powerful mage to train me, and when I thought it was finally going to happen, instead I was betrayed and murdered. So I don't tend to have high hopes for expectations... but it was still a letdown.
The idea of finding a place where one belongs and will be understood is a beautiful one, but I suspect that place is more easily found among people who aren't quite like you but choose to stay with you.
[pesto...that's so cute. she smiles a little bit at that, but doesn't push too hard.]
Well. We don't have to be emotional about it for me to say I do understand. At least, I was alone for a very long time. And maybe I'll get left behind again. [things with her friends aren't going so hot, as pesto saw...] Maybe it's not even the people who choose to stay, so much as the ones who are important to us for a little while. At least, I've been very happy for the past few years, even if it doesn't work out in the long run.
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You see, where I'm from, there's an illness that's very prominent all over the world. It's terminal if you catch it, but for most people, it'll take a long time before it kills you, especially if you're getting treatment.
[ they point at themself. ]
If I got it, treatment wouldn't even work. It's even deadlier for elves, to the point that most people aren't even aware they exist. The race is almost completely extinct, except for small pockets that are hiding here and there, so they don't catch it.
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...That's awful. Were they willing to let you in, despite that? Or give the potential for spreading the illness, were they reluctant?
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So I left. But at least now I know they're there.
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[ they pause, then shake their head. ]
It mostly just felt like losing something.
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Imogen always wanted to find people who understood the powers she was born with. But when she did find them, they were quite evil! I think it was a great disappointment to her. For me, I spent so much time in my youth hoping I'd find a powerful mage to train me, and when I thought it was finally going to happen, instead I was betrayed and murdered. So I don't tend to have high hopes for expectations... but it was still a letdown.
The idea of finding a place where one belongs and will be understood is a beautiful one, but I suspect that place is more easily found among people who aren't quite like you but choose to stay with you.
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[ they make a slight face. ]
This is so grossly emotional.
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Well. We don't have to be emotional about it for me to say I do understand. At least, I was alone for a very long time. And maybe I'll get left behind again. [things with her friends aren't going so hot, as pesto saw...] Maybe it's not even the people who choose to stay, so much as the ones who are important to us for a little while. At least, I've been very happy for the past few years, even if it doesn't work out in the long run.
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they will reach out and grab her hand. ]
Remembering the good times, and the impact that they left with us? I guess that really is all we get left with, anyway. The little marks others make.
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Yes, I think so. To enjoy it while we have it, even if it won't last.
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[ it's said with a laugh though. ]
... I guess it's just what we'll have to do for now.