You are making me choose between being supportive and the pithy retort and I object strenuously.
[Tiernan hums quietly and tilts his head back.]
Even me. It can be argued that I have given up before. Sometimes it's even alright to give up. Better for you, or something you can give up on for a little while, rest, without it being irrevocable.
But sometimes giving up is just the end, and will has to overcome desire.
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Date: 2019-10-02 05:36 pm (UTC)From:Finally, he says:]
Yeah? Even you?
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Date: 2019-10-02 07:37 pm (UTC)From:[Tiernan hums quietly and tilts his head back.]
Even me. It can be argued that I have given up before. Sometimes it's even alright to give up. Better for you, or something you can give up on for a little while, rest, without it being irrevocable.
But sometimes giving up is just the end, and will has to overcome desire.
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Date: 2019-10-02 11:38 pm (UTC)From:He draws in a long breath, settling his chin on his arms.]
Pretty sure it's the latter, for me. Once I give up fighting to be me, well... there won't be a me left.
[He holds a blink. His voice is quiet.]
I don't want to die, but I'm so tired of fighting.