[It's all too obvious that he's beating himself up. When she messaged him, her hope had been to make him feel at least a little better about things. Feel supported, at the very least, and less alone. But it seems like she's only made things worse for him.
Then again, it's only his second day. It would probably be unfair to expect any show of comfort from him this soon.
The first reply that comes to mind is a dumb one... But it'll be familiar to him, at least.]
[…She remembered his favorite quote. Even though she's not a fan of An0ther herself, even though she's been here for so long… That… means a lot, actually. Enough for him to get choked up, it seems.
About two minutes pass before the next messages appear.]
ur right...
sorry im not the rindo u knew cant promise ill measure up but i want to be friends even if its selfish...
<SWALLOW>
Date: 2023-07-01 10:08 pm (UTC)Then again, it's only his second day. It would probably be unfair to expect any show of comfort from him this soon.
The first reply that comes to mind is a dumb one... But it'll be familiar to him, at least.]
don't miss your chance to make a friend ;)
<rindragon>
Date: 2023-07-21 10:17 am (UTC)About two minutes pass before the next messages appear.]
ur right...
sorry im not the rindo u knew
cant promise ill measure up
but i want to be friends even if its selfish...