[She smirks wryly, giving a brief shake of her head. Can't have been anyone else.]
Sorry. They're both a lot to take these days. Dean's always been bossy. Tom's gotten to be a lot pushier as time has gone on. Not trash-talking either one of them, just-- you know. Times have gotten hard. None of us have the option of sweetening or hiding the truth anymore.
[As if she ever sugarcoated things anyway.]
But yeah. We know each other. We're friends. Don't worry, I'm not here to bark orders or-- harass you, or anything. I just remember things were rough for you back then. Wanted to see how you're holding up.
[She pauses, just long enough to give another grim smile.]
I know, I know. Not great. But I also thought it was important to let you know that things won't always be this grim. You've got friends. People who really care about you. Some of us you'll acquire sooner rather than later.
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[She smirks wryly, giving a brief shake of her head. Can't have been anyone else.]
Sorry. They're both a lot to take these days. Dean's always been bossy. Tom's gotten to be a lot pushier as time has gone on. Not trash-talking either one of them, just-- you know. Times have gotten hard. None of us have the option of sweetening or hiding the truth anymore.
[As if she ever sugarcoated things anyway.]
But yeah. We know each other. We're friends. Don't worry, I'm not here to bark orders or-- harass you, or anything. I just remember things were rough for you back then. Wanted to see how you're holding up.
[She pauses, just long enough to give another grim smile.]
I know, I know. Not great. But I also thought it was important to let you know that things won't always be this grim. You've got friends. People who really care about you. Some of us you'll acquire sooner rather than later.