[Now it's his turn for a moment of silence to mull things over. In a way, that duty doesn't sound so different from his past as a prefect - encouraging others to do their best while being detached due to his position. But his own isolation was never so voluntary. His friendships now have given him both the greatest joys and the most crushing heartaches, but he would never go back to how it was before.]
...How could you possibly see the best in people without even knowing them?
[He lowers his gaze a little, considering his words carefully. He's never really been any good at speaking on a personal level.]
I used to think it was fine to be like that. In fact, I was never close to anybody until shortly before coming here. Getting to know other people does mean getting to know their worst as well, but in doing that, you truly find out what obstacles you can help them overcome! And they can do the same for you. That's what I believe in now.
[Reaching on out to put his hand over Hajime's. You put your dumb tools down when he's talking.]
That's what you need, too!
[If there is a bit of a squeeze going on it is only one of ENCOURAGEMENT.]
Do you understand? Help yourself by allowing others to help.
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...How could you possibly see the best in people without even knowing them?
[He lowers his gaze a little, considering his words carefully. He's never really been any good at speaking on a personal level.]
I used to think it was fine to be like that. In fact, I was never close to anybody until shortly before coming here. Getting to know other people does mean getting to know their worst as well, but in doing that, you truly find out what obstacles you can help them overcome! And they can do the same for you. That's what I believe in now.
[Reaching on out to put his hand over Hajime's. You put your dumb tools down when he's talking.]
That's what you need, too!
[If there is a bit of a squeeze going on it is only one of ENCOURAGEMENT.]
Do you understand? Help yourself by allowing others to help.