[His questions were very normal to her. There was no need to doubt his interest or reason. After all, he did not mock her nor brush her words off. It was hard not to smile because this was one of her favorite subjects to discuss. She rarely had chances like these.]
You make it sound as though hurt feelings and pain are things to avoid.
[At the very least, the way he is asking makes her wonder if there is more to it than what he is actually asking about. What was he searching for? It was just a gut feeling though.]
Pain and hurt feelings are as much part of life as happiness and satisfaction. If a spirit or person's wish causes hurt to someone else, doesn't it mean they've been hurting the entire time, holding in their most important thoughts and feelings...? [There were many moments Nike had to stop and observe throughout this year. She saw broken promises caused by death, many misunderstandings from censoring important information from others with the idea of protecting them, and overthinking other people's intentions and feelings.] Many believe that all sad and painful things should be hidden away and never spoken about. Without realizing there is truth to one's pain, there is strength in it as well. [A pause, as she thinks about it deeply.] No. It's more like, many don't know how to express themselves. To have the courage to speak up, reach out, and get their true feelings across. Always assuming it'll be rejected because they don't want to burden others.
[Ah, that's right, it was how Sidon became a spiritual disaster. She was never able to express her true feelings. Everyone ignored her, never giving her a chance to speak, and only saw her for being a disaster, nothing more.
Nike didn't want to see that happen again. Never.
It was the reason she became a summoner. Learned to become one. Fought against destiny and won after Thalas regretted his decision in creating her.]
That's why. I can't turn my back on those who need it. To be heard, to be understood, and to help them let go...
[Be it human or spirit -- everyone deserves happiness!]
And be able to see the world with a clearer view. That is my greatest wish. To be able to help others see the beauty of the world. Because if they can do that, then it means they can appreciate their own life.
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You make it sound as though hurt feelings and pain are things to avoid.
[At the very least, the way he is asking makes her wonder if there is more to it than what he is actually asking about. What was he searching for? It was just a gut feeling though.]
Pain and hurt feelings are as much part of life as happiness and satisfaction. If a spirit or person's wish causes hurt to someone else, doesn't it mean they've been hurting the entire time, holding in their most important thoughts and feelings...? [There were many moments Nike had to stop and observe throughout this year. She saw broken promises caused by death, many misunderstandings from censoring important information from others with the idea of protecting them, and overthinking other people's intentions and feelings.] Many believe that all sad and painful things should be hidden away and never spoken about. Without realizing there is truth to one's pain, there is strength in it as well. [A pause, as she thinks about it deeply.] No. It's more like, many don't know how to express themselves. To have the courage to speak up, reach out, and get their true feelings across. Always assuming it'll be rejected because they don't want to burden others.
[Ah, that's right, it was how Sidon became a spiritual disaster. She was never able to express her true feelings. Everyone ignored her, never giving her a chance to speak, and only saw her for being a disaster, nothing more.
Nike didn't want to see that happen again. Never.
It was the reason she became a summoner. Learned to become one. Fought against destiny and won after Thalas regretted his decision in creating her.]
That's why. I can't turn my back on those who need it. To be heard, to be understood, and to help them let go...
[Be it human or spirit -- everyone deserves happiness!]
And be able to see the world with a clearer view. That is my greatest wish. To be able to help others see the beauty of the world. Because if they can do that, then it means they can appreciate their own life.