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[gotbottle]

If you knew you absolutely couldn't fail--that you were guaranteed success--

What would you do?

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[gotbottle]

[ She'd appreciate that if it were given voice. She'll just have to learn to appreciate it by experiencing it--from this end. She's used to being at the other end, it's how she operates when working with people to get their stories, or in developing friendships or relationships. Give people the time and space to come to you on their own terms, to share what they're ready to share, and keep what they share safe. That's how trust grows between people.

She favors him with a slightly rueful smile. ]

Maybe I don't give myself enough credit. Or maybe I'm afraid.

[fruktansvard]

I'd wager its the latter. [ but that's just a wager ]

[gotbottle]

[ He'd win that wager, not that she can say so in so many words. ]

So what do you do when you're afraid to do something?

[fruktansvard]

You do it, and you experience the fear and you maybe cry a little or break something. [ he lets out a small laugh ] and it's a bit terrible but you live through it and hopefully learn something.

[gotbottle]

...So I need to throw more things at people's heads, is what I'm taking away from this.

[ No, it's not, she's clearly teasing; the fleeting grin that curves her mouth gives her away. But then she leans on the podium, bracing herself with her forearms, folded over themselves along its edge. ]

You're saying the only way around the fear isn't around, but to go through it.

[fruktansvard]

Precisely. [ On both accounts. ] It takes an incredible strength, to be honest. So few people take risks and fewer yet support those who dare to.

[gotbottle]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? It's just... easier said than done sometimes.

You're right that it's rare to feel supported when you take a risk. I'm not sure why people don't--maybe they're afraid too. That now they should look at their own fears, that they can't just sit back and think, you know, no one ever takes risks like that, I should stay safe.

Would you support someone who dared? I would.

[fruktansvard]

I think we return back to the topic of people caring about one another. Fair-weather friends and all that. A shame, but alas.

Of course. I feel a great amount of admiration for those prepared to leap.

[gotbottle]

That's true. I think there's far too little of that in the world anymore.

[ She smiles, studying him. ]

Careful, I may come call on you for some of that support next time I leap.

[fruktansvard]

Lucky for you, I'm not as frail as I look. [ He hasn't smiled this much in a long time. It's subtle, but it still happens. ]

[gotbottle]

[ Her smile only widens at that. ] I knew there was a reason I liked you so much.

lol foreshadowing :x

[fruktansvard]

You say this now. [ It's a smile that comes. ]

lol i know right

[gotbottle]

[ One eyebrow raises, and she laughs. ]

That's all right. I like a good challenge.

[fruktansvard]

[ You're going to make his jaw hurt. He's an ~artiste~ he's not suppose to smile this much. You're completely ruining his act. ] Ah, we shall see then.

[gotbottle]

[ Oh no, not his act.

If it helps, she hasn't smiled so much in a very long time either. ]

I guess we shall.