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[ Kon realizes, almost a full ten days later, that he hasn't told Robin that he's not going to be going to classes. And then he realizes it's going to be more than a week that he's going to be gone. So he goes to text her. And then he sees that she's... she's on Retrospec???

Oh, well. Shit. ]

heeeeeey bobyshka.
what's shakin'?

[The first three days Robin didn't think much of it. She knew Kon would be busy with his own thing, she didn't want to bother him too much, however when those days stretched out into a week she became concerned. Normally he would tell her if he's going to be out or if something is wrong when she hasn't received anything. Robin has tried to keep her cool, until she hears his ringtone that she puts her book down to answer his text.

He called her boss. How sweet.]

hello kon
oh nothing much except why haven't you been in class?
why haven't you texted me that you're going to be out this long?
is everything okay? you're not having trouble with anybody on campus are you?

[Yes, she jumped into mom mode she wouldn't be able to hold it back for long.]

[ S W E A T S ]

[ There's a small cringe as he scratches his cheek with the end of his pen, in the middle of taking notes on what's been going on and what information they've collected. Because he's a good student except for the fact he's not actually doing his homework for classes right now. Kon's not telling her that, though.

He's pretty sure that his guardian would be moming him less, but she's always been more distant with him. ]

well, y'see.
i didn't realize that you were on the app now?
so i figured you would have thought the same thing as everybody else i talked to.
'cause someone from retrospec sent out some messages and now we're on a scavenger hunt kind of?
i'm in the middle of a gigantic forest with dryads?

welcome to retrospec.

[Robin does try her best to pull the mom side back, though when it comes to Kon she wants to make sure he does his best. Now that she's on the app the things she considered normal doesn't feel as normal anymore.

Yes, I recently joined
There are many things I have questions about, you're current job is one of them
i didn't go on the missions i have found some cute creatures though

[Robin I don't think chimera creatures are cute.]

That's a very interesting mission. Can you take a picture of the dryads? I'd like to see them.

[Cause Robin is supportive of Kon's adventures. She also wants to see these dryads to see what Kon is dealing with.]

[ Oh, he gets that, for sure. There's nothing normal anymore - he got the app when the storm happened, and that was a goddamn mess. At least Robin got it in what's a hopefully calmer time... ]

whenever i get back, i can tell you about what all's going on in the app?
it'll take a while, but i've got a loooot of notes, for a lot of stuff.
just not on me atm, it's on my other external.

[ There's a beat, and then Kon sends her a selfie of him with one of the younger dryads, largely human but still obviously plant-like. ]

Hello, Robin Nikolaev. I hope that the day has been treating you well. Perhaps, you have been able to buy something new for your cat? :) I mean that with no jest, of course, and find myself in an unusual circumstances -- wishing to speak to someone filled with hope.

A rare occurrence for me, wouldn't you say?

Hello Kei, the day has been treating me quite nicely. Haha, well not today, my cat is pretty happy with her toys right now.

Really? Yes, it is, but I'm here to listen. What's on your mind?

Her happiness is your happiness, huh?

Nothing of particular interest. I was thinking that I should try to give a sense of optimism to someone, but I'm not quite certain how to go about it.

Yes, it does make me happy to know she's happy

Well, one suggestion is to mention the positive of whatever is happening. Even if the person is or isn't aware about the consequences of their actions, find the positive of whatever is happening. Let them know that even if things aren't working in their favor now it will soon.

So... lie.

It's not lying when you point out the positive things that can happen cause they're there. Sometimes it takes a little longer to see it, but it's there.

Hm. I don't think that I could find the positive, but I could find "the neutral" of the situation.

That can work as well, as long as the negatives aren't pointed out. There are plenty neutrals to a situation can help put it in perspective.

Edited 2018-04-29 02:50 (UTC)

It should.

But ah, that doesn't make anyone happy, does it? I suppose I'm not the kind of person that can help others find happiness.

Well, it depends on the person. Sometimes pointing out the positives is something one person needs while pointing out the neutral can help out someone else. It's the matter of giving another perspective, showing the person that there are other sides available to them. It can help during the times where it's hard to see any other options.

There you are pointing out the positives. You won't humor the idea that I simply am someone who can offer little comfort to anyone?

It's easy to do when explaining optimism. It's hard for me to believe when you ask about optimism. It makes me curious about why you're wondering about such a topic you have no interest in.
Has something happened to bring about such a topic?

It's true. I have no real interest in it, but I've found myself in a situation where I should lift up others. An accident of sorts happened and my usual response doesn't offer much in the way of comfort.

I can simply cut my emotions off if a situation is stressful enough in order to seek out the best solution to a problem. However, I understand not everyone can do that, or will take time to be able to do the same. In that time, they find themselves more stressed and cornered. I don't necessarily want others to follow suit with what I do to find an answer to a problem, because while this helps me remain logical and calm, it can make a bad situation worse for others.

That is why out of a moment of rationality I decided to seek out "optimism."

How kind of you to help out others around you feel a level of comfort. I know it may sound like I'm teasing, but I do believe it's nice of you to want to help others like this. Optimism can be very helpful in keeping a person's spirits up. Everyone can give comfort in their own way.

Do you have any ideas on how you're going to comfort them? I can provide some more ideas, if you would like them.

It is only what is fair. If someone comes to me and has to stay in my care, I feel somewhat obligated to ensure that they leave it no worse than when they came in.

Well, I'm not that warm of a person. I have the common sense to know how to comfort a person -- say something nice, hold their hand, that sort of behavior.

It may be fair, but it is something you choose to do. You're providing a level of comfort to them too, which is nice.

You don't find it insincere?

You're making an effort to show care despite it not being in line with your beliefs, that doesn't sound insincere to me.

That kind view of yours is going to get you disappointed in others one day.

Perhaps, I suppose I'll continue to follow it, until that day comes.

Well, if it means anything, I doubt that day will come. Because humans are too interesting in the way that they see the world.

Well. You suddenly disappeared. I'm shocked to even see your name still available on this app.

Oh, I did disappear didn't I? My apologies I didn't expect to be in the hospital for this long.

The hospital? What happened?

A young woman stabbed me when I was on my morning walk to the library
It happened before i knew it
She only stabbed me once and luckily none of my major organs were hit
I should be out of the hospital soon

Edited 2018-07-04 17:33 (UTC)

You're taking getting stabbed surprisingly well.

[Sorey shows up with some get-well-soon flowers, though he supposes she won't need them if she's going to be released soon. Still, he's got a nice bouquet of yellow roses and a few fancy chocolates. He knocks on the door so she has some warning.]

Prof! It's me, Sorey!

[He sets the flowers on a nearby table, and hurries over to her bedside. Though he's happy to see her it's obvious he's worried. With his husband being invisible and all and then his teacher getting stabbed, he's a bit anxious.]

How are you feeling?

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