As the mun tries to get accustomed to DW RP's social climate (or lack thereof)

[gentlestar]

[A sympathetic smile.]

Understanding people is hard, isn't it?

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[oftesserae]

Subaru-kun, could that be why many choose to 'love' instead?

!!! Long time no see!

[gentlestar]

[An uncertain frown.]

I'm...not exactly sure what you mean, Seishirou-san.

yes c:

[oftesserae]

Few things are easier to idealise than the inexplicable. After all, it can't ever disappoint you. So, 'love' of it must be... common.

I expect Hokuto-chan would call it 'the appeal of a mystery person'.

I hope you've been well!

[gentlestar]

[rubbing his neck.] Ah, I suppose I see what you're getting at. [But he doesn't look too convinced.]

That's...a little different than wanting to connect with people and being uncertain how to, though.

[bringerofthestorm]

It's better not to try to understand people.

[It just leads to headaches and sleepless nights, and that's in-person. Online...?]

[oftesserae]

Of course. Love is easy. Understanding is hard.

Subaru-kun's conclusion is... intuitive.

[gentlestar]

[That, he frowns to.]

Love isn't easy, Seishirou-san. At all! Even loving people you understand can sometimes be very difficult. I suppose you can try to love someone without understanding them, but...

[There's still something about Seishirou's statement that seems...off.]

I-It was a bit of an obvious statement, I guess, but it was meant to be encouraging. To my mun.

[gentlestar]

[That gets a frown. His expression is mostly confused, but it's almost indignant, in a way. Which would be a rare emotion for him.]

Why do you say that?

[oftesserae]

She must be relieved to have your support to lean on.

[gentlestar]

Ah, well-- [He looks down, too shyly embarrassed at the compliment to notice Seishirou completely dodging a response to the first part of the conversation.] It seemed to help, I think. A little. ...I hope so.

[oftesserae]

Subaru-kun, you're past the age when you can afford to no longer be aware of the effect you have on people. Why, one of these days, you might run into your future wife!

[gentlestar]

E-eh?! [What brings that up???] I still think it's a little early for me to be worrying about that, Seishirou-san!

I'm...only 16, after all...!

[oftesserae]

Of course, of course. You'll have to forgive me. I was under the impression that the new generations liked to start everything early. An old man like me just can't keep up.

[gentlestar]

Ah, but you're not that old, Seishirou-san. [And Subaru's a little old-fashioned himself. Now, Hokuto on the other hand...

Subaru gives a sympathetic laugh.] With how Hokuto-chan acts, though, I can understand why it might seem that way.

[oftesserae]

Hokuto-chan is an innovative person. And quite inspiring. A... forever young spirit, wouldn't you agree?

[gentlestar]

She's...very lively. [Almost overwhelmingly so at times.] And optimistic. [He smiles warmly.] There's a lot to admire about her.

I hope she doesn't cause too much trouble for you.

[bringerofthestorm]

The harder I've tried to understand people, the worse things get. It's not worth the effort.

[gentlestar]

[His expression turns sympathetic.] I'm...sorry to hear that. That must be very difficult.

[bringerofthestorm]

It's alright. I have my family, and I can still watch people. I just don't get them.