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pullmeoutalive2014-06-27 11:45 pm
midvalley) wrote in pullmeoutalive2014-06-27 11:45 pm
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[ He pulls back, head tilted to one side with curiosity. He understands it's a diversion, but he allows it. ]
That's quite rare, not inheriting your father's ability. I can't imagine he was pleased.
That's quite rare, not inheriting your father's ability. I can't imagine he was pleased.
[ He frowns, nodding. ] A logical conclusion, if unfortunate.
As I said, so long as you're with me, no one will force you to return home. I'll make sure of that.
As I said, so long as you're with me, no one will force you to return home. I'll make sure of that.
[ His frown deepens. ]
Surely you can't think your family would do such a thing.
Surely you can't think your family would do such a thing.
[ A small, dark smile. ]
Perhaps not. I have, as I said, not been home in quite some time.
Perhaps not. I have, as I said, not been home in quite some time.
[ The corners of his mouth turn down, disapproving. ]
Charlie. Don't tell me you actually think that.
Charlie. Don't tell me you actually think that.
[ He moves the chair closer, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, hands clasped loosely together. ]
You should know that your worth is determined exclusively by you and you alone. Your family, such as they are, are only as correct as you allow them to be.
You should know that your worth is determined exclusively by you and you alone. Your family, such as they are, are only as correct as you allow them to be.
I cannot presume to understand, but at the very least, I do not blame you for feeling as you do.
Is there any way I can help?
Is there any way I can help?
[ He nods. ]
Of course. This must be quite a lot to process all at once.
[ He pauses, looking indecisive for a moment before apparently deciding to take the plunge. ]
You need not answer, but may I ask what it was that made you leave?
Of course. This must be quite a lot to process all at once.
[ He pauses, looking indecisive for a moment before apparently deciding to take the plunge. ]
You need not answer, but may I ask what it was that made you leave?
[ Charlie licks his lips, considering. He may as well get it out of the way now, because if Myriad holds any of the prejudices of their home, at least Charlie has the chance to leave. ]
Didn’t want to get married. Further the family line. I’d be living a lie, and I refused.
Didn’t want to get married. Further the family line. I’d be living a lie, and I refused.
[ He smiles softly, something sad and sympathetic. ]
You didn't find the match agreeable?
You didn't find the match agreeable?
[ His head tilts once more, curiosity in his expression, but he pauses before asking his next question -- careful. Diplomatic. ]
No interest in women, meaning-- interest in men, or interest in neither?
No interest in women, meaning-- interest in men, or interest in neither?
[ He bows his head. ]
Hm. If it was anything like mine, I can only imagine it involved quite a few things being thrown.
Hm. If it was anything like mine, I can only imagine it involved quite a few things being thrown.
[ He waves a hand. ]
Truth to tell, it was just one facet of the many issues faced by my parents in rearing me. I was -- and, admittedly, still am -- a difficult person with which to contend.
Truth to tell, it was just one facet of the many issues faced by my parents in rearing me. I was -- and, admittedly, still am -- a difficult person with which to contend.
[ There's a hint of a smile just at the corners of his eyes -- something resembling amusement, thankfully -- though it doesn't extend beyond there. ]
Ah, casual discrimination. There's what I've missed most about home.
Ah, casual discrimination. There's what I've missed most about home.
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