No, I know it does. No one here knew what a demiflora was before I explained it - the only one who even came close was Mr. Zoph. It's the actual magic that keeps tripping me up.
[ they can do so much with that and it isn't restricted by genetics. ]
Yeah. It was safe, I had a lot of friends, and we didn't really have to worry about anything as long as we followed the rules. We had pretty much everything we needed there.
Yeah. Yeah, I'm not... really used to any of that kind of stuff. Actual magic always felt fake? Or maybe not fake, but like you said, the stuff from stories.
[ but they listen to laurence describe the tower, leaning on the counter and taking that in for a moment. ]
... that actually sounds pretty nice. [ a little wistful, maybe. ] If you didn't have anything else you wanted or needed... sometimes I think people underestimate how much a safe place can really mean to a person.
I'm not really sure what I am, but yeah. I was from a normal place.
[ and now they have a job here. ]
People probably say that because they don't understand. [ they say this, but it's a two-fold comment of "they don't understand why laurence is saying that" and "they don't understand what it's like to be in a situation where you really believe you're safe." maybe he is trapped, but would he know if he felt safe and protected? they have no reason to think this, so they leave it.] And for some people, maybe home isn't the safest, best place for them either. Why do they think you're trapped?
That's... kind of a weird thing to say. You don't know what you are?
[ hello? ]
And yeah, I know. But I try to explain, and it's like they still don't get it. [ shakes head. ] I think it's because we aren't allowed to use our powers, and we can't leave without permission. But those are both for our own safety.
What I am, who I am... that sort of thing. I've been figuring it out but the answer's still not totally clear.
[ they have some opinions about not being able to leave a place without permission, but they still seem to be prioritizing the idea of something safe. so they keep the comment to themselves. ]
People don't usually like being told no. But again, you're all from different positions and places. [ still... ] It's been a couple of weeks. Does it feel like maybe things are a little different? Not like changing your mind entirely, but considering the point.
[ hm. well, if he has thoughts about that, laurence is keeping them to himself for now. ]
You mean do I feel any different about home? [ looks down at the bar, thoughtful. ] Honestly? I don't think it really matters. Even if the Tower isn't perfect, where else would I even go? It's still one of the safest places for demiflora like me.
[ laurence is allowed to withhold his thoughts. he owes them nothing. ]
Maybe it doesn't matter, but I do think it's fair to think about things you wouldn't let yourself think about before. Even if nothing comes from it. [ there's a pause as they look at the cupcake for lack of anything else to do. ] I left home for a while before, and when I finally went back it didn't feel the same. Everything felt different, because I was different, and I didn't know what to do with that. But I didn't have anywhere else to go either so I stayed for a while.
I think you guys should get to go back if that's actually what you want. But I also think you shouldn't sleep on the option to think about things. That's all.
... yeah, makes sense. When you have someone you're focused on, it feels weird to even think about other options if you can't bring them, too. Or help them and then decide. [ thinking on this. ]
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[ they can do so much with that and it isn't restricted by genetics. ]
Yeah. It was safe, I had a lot of friends, and we didn't really have to worry about anything as long as we followed the rules. We had pretty much everything we needed there.
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[ but they listen to laurence describe the tower, leaning on the counter and taking that in for a moment. ]
... that actually sounds pretty nice. [ a little wistful, maybe. ] If you didn't have anything else you wanted or needed... sometimes I think people underestimate how much a safe place can really mean to a person.
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[ aside from the job in heaven. ]
I think so, too. Everyone's been really quick to tell me how I'm trapped there or whatever, but I don't think that's the case. It's just home.
[ and the only thing he's missing is something he's working on getting back. or was, all things considered. ]
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[ and now they have a job here. ]
People probably say that because they don't understand. [ they say this, but it's a two-fold comment of "they don't understand why laurence is saying that" and "they don't understand what it's like to be in a situation where you really believe you're safe." maybe he is trapped, but would he know if he felt safe and protected? they have no reason to think this, so they leave it.] And for some people, maybe home isn't the safest, best place for them either. Why do they think you're trapped?
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[ hello? ]
And yeah, I know. But I try to explain, and it's like they still don't get it. [ shakes head. ] I think it's because we aren't allowed to use our powers, and we can't leave without permission. But those are both for our own safety.
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[ they have some opinions about not being able to leave a place without permission, but they still seem to be prioritizing the idea of something safe. so they keep the comment to themselves. ]
People don't usually like being told no. But again, you're all from different positions and places. [ still... ] It's been a couple of weeks. Does it feel like maybe things are a little different? Not like changing your mind entirely, but considering the point.
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You mean do I feel any different about home? [ looks down at the bar, thoughtful. ] Honestly? I don't think it really matters. Even if the Tower isn't perfect, where else would I even go? It's still one of the safest places for demiflora like me.
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Maybe it doesn't matter, but I do think it's fair to think about things you wouldn't let yourself think about before. Even if nothing comes from it. [ there's a pause as they look at the cupcake for lack of anything else to do. ] I left home for a while before, and when I finally went back it didn't feel the same. Everything felt different, because I was different, and I didn't know what to do with that. But I didn't have anywhere else to go either so I stayed for a while.
I think you guys should get to go back if that's actually what you want. But I also think you shouldn't sleep on the option to think about things. That's all.
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[ maybe ven, but he was offering to help iris, not start a foster home for wayward demiflora. ]
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Your friend's in trouble?