Does it not occur to you that it may be for the better? I would prove beyond the shadow of a doubt what I chose and what matters to me, and there won't be anyone who can undo it. No more questions.
[Damian bears that for about a heartbeat and a half before stepping back and glaring. He's... not a very hug-welcoming person. Uncomfortable with most touch, actually.]
Why does everybody assume I consider the possibility as something to be comforted for?! It is a natural course of events. Supposed to happen to everybody. Sooner or later is a question of skill, if I am not good enough, then that is the outcome.
[Beat. And then he looks away.]
Staying there would have been problematic. More than - this perspective.
[Lindsey can't help a smile at the kid's attitude.]
Dying isn't all bad. Especially since you haven't sold your soul. But it's not something most people are particularly eager for. And if that's the only way you feel you can rest... [He sighs, giving Damian a worried look.] That is something that deserves comfort.
Which is why I'm glad you're not there. You deserve better than that.
I am aware. But bad circumstances are to be endured, then prevailed against. [Really. It was having to blow up the zombie of the child version of his mentor that broke him in the other game, nothing like actual horrors. Damian is complicated.]
Am I weak because I couldn't stop do a whole ritual alone? There are some things no one can do without help. And sometimes it takes strength to ask for help.
Then those others wouldn't know what they were talking about. [He's pretty sure said others are the reason the kid thinks like this. And that pisses him off.] You do realize most people couldn't even handle half of what you've gone through. You're stronger than some grown men I've known.
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[Mostly.]
But what is happening to the 'me' in the current continuity at home - which is not me, either, it's complicated - is not particularly promising.
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[Have a quick hug, kid.]
I've been there. At least you still have a shot there.
And at least you're not stuck on the Charon anymore. [Even though he misses you.]
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Why does everybody assume I consider the possibility as something to be comforted for?! It is a natural course of events. Supposed to happen to everybody. Sooner or later is a question of skill, if I am not good enough, then that is the outcome.
[Beat. And then he looks away.]
Staying there would have been problematic. More than - this perspective.
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Dying isn't all bad. Especially since you haven't sold your soul. But it's not something most people are particularly eager for. And if that's the only way you feel you can rest... [He sighs, giving Damian a worried look.] That is something that deserves comfort.
Which is why I'm glad you're not there. You deserve better than that.
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[It's peace that is the problem. That wasn't made particularly possible by his upbringing.]
The place was not that bad. But losing the last of my family is not something I want to stand unnecessarily.
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[It's too bad he doesn't know who all's behind this mess. They'd never know what hit them.]
It got worse after you left.
And you shouldn't have to. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
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[Yeaaah. Well. It's part of life.]
I am aware. But bad circumstances are to be endured, then prevailed against. [Really. It was having to blow up the zombie of the child version of his mentor that broke him in the other game, nothing like actual horrors. Damian is complicated.]
Thanks, but I've got it.
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Damian, needing help doesn't make you weak.
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[Staaaare.]
Of course it does.
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Yes. If I had failed to do that on my own, I would consider myself weak. And so would others.
[Starting with his mother.]
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Sometimes they wouldn't. Sometimes they would.
[Damian looks up.]
More than others is not enough. I should be perfect. That means not failing.
Sorry this is so late
Being less than perfect is part of being human.
Aws!
[Grumpy little badger is a go?]
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But really, Damien. You're human. Not metahuman, not some kind of demon, not Timelord. And even they have to ask for help sometimes.