i can't believe this name wasn't taken

[fakepriest]

You? Deserving congratulations for something as simple and commonplace as choosing a username? I think you and I have much different ideas for what requires rewarding, and for that matter, what qualifies as a reward.

In any case, you are capable of making your own decisions. I'm simply here to advise. No matter how much I may seemingly push, in the end, all the actions you take are yours, and you alone are responsible for them.

An encouraging thought, depending on your point of view.

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[whengracefails]

Out of curiosity, what manner of reward is she looking for for such a simple matter?

[fakepriest]

Nothing too strenuous. A kind word here or there. But I'm afraid they might sound a bit forced, coming from me.

[whengracefails]

So long as she does not expect them to be convincing, does it make a difference, truly?

[fakepriest]

All the difference in the world, in fact. Once you know a liar lies, you can't truly believe a single word they say. Kindness requires this belief to function, more than any other.

[whengracefails]

What I wonder is more if she expects to be able to believe you in the first place. She must have some rudimentary knowledge of you, at least?

[fakepriest]

I would like to think so. But, alas, she's often blinded by sentiment.

[whengracefails]

A common affliction.

[fakepriest]

And cures seem to be in short supply.

[whengracefails]

On the contrary, I'd say, but then, many of them do not leave the person they're applied to in particularly useful condition.

[fakepriest]

How would you define useful?

[whengracefails]

I'm sure I can leave that to your imagination.

[fakepriest]

I'm certain you will.