Morathor
Supernova
- Joined
- Feb 19, 2012
- Location
- Midwestern USA
"I... Belle, I'm not going to claim to know exactly what you're going through. No one else can ever experience your problems through your eyes." Of course, that wasn't exactly true. If he continued to strengthen his bond with Belle, he would be able to experience all of her misery... secondhand, of course, and far enough removed to revel in it rather than breaking under it. "But... I do know what it's like, to feel like you're king of the world and yet be so tired of it. I know what it's like to hide yourself, to be surrounded by darkness. I know what it's like to want so badly to feel alive, to feel... real. And no matter how much I struggle, I never find what I'm looking for. At best I find... distractions. But, agh..." He ran a hand through his hair. "What am I talking about? This isn't about me. I came here to hep you and now I'm just bitching about me. The important thing is... Belle, you said you feel like... like your only friends are the shadows. And that's not true." He took off his sunglasses and finally risked looking in her eyes. He was deep enough into the performance to control his face. "I'm your friend, Belle. I know I've only known you for like, three days, but still. I am your friend."