Yes they will. [She cannot argue with that logic.] No one could argue with your logic. It is very sound.
[But that doesn't make it any less sad.]
I find that even just imagining a life like that is difficult. It is-- not how my culture operates. But I cannot pass judgment on a way of life solely because I do not understand it. That's not my place. My feelings have no place in this discussion.
[She does feel, but she can control when to let them guide her. Now is not such a time.]
[It's been a journey to get to this point, to open her metaphorical heart and allow herself to develop bonds, however small. Perhaps this is her brain's way of reinforcing the behavior, so that she will be stronger when she wakes.
Strong, not impervious. Never impervious. Never again.]
Of course. [She nods, giving a small smile.] It is what I've lived my life by. Honesty. The truth.
[And it seems like Tua understands.]
Well, I will let you get back to your supervision of the festivities. I find I would enjoy talking with you again sometime.
Sometimes. [She shrugs. If they talk more, maybe she'll tell Maketh about that life.
She flashes another smile at Maketh's agreement, and heads off into the crowd, drinking wine as she observes. Maybe she'll talk to Sweets, ask him for andance. Anything is possible in this frightening, detailed dream world.]
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Date: 2017-05-30 08:06 pm (UTC)[But that doesn't make it any less sad.]
I find that even just imagining a life like that is difficult. It is-- not how my culture operates. But I cannot pass judgment on a way of life solely because I do not understand it. That's not my place. My feelings have no place in this discussion.
[She does feel, but she can control when to let them guide her. Now is not such a time.]
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Date: 2017-05-30 08:39 pm (UTC)Maketh nods slowly.]
Your honesty is appreciated, Doctor Brennan.
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Date: 2017-05-30 09:59 pm (UTC)Strong, not impervious. Never impervious. Never again.]
Of course. [She nods, giving a small smile.] It is what I've lived my life by. Honesty. The truth.
[And it seems like Tua understands.]
Well, I will let you get back to your supervision of the festivities. I find I would enjoy talking with you again sometime.
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Date: 2017-05-30 10:02 pm (UTC)[Maketh cannot imagine a world that rewards such honesty.]
But--admirable. Perhaps.
[She inclines her head slightly.]
We will speak again.
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Date: 2017-05-30 10:16 pm (UTC)She flashes another smile at Maketh's agreement, and heads off into the crowd, drinking wine as she observes. Maybe she'll talk to Sweets, ask him for andance. Anything is possible in this frightening, detailed dream world.]