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Of course he would. That would deride his assumption of complete control. Victims are helpless. A label he would very much hate.

But no, it doesn't bother me. Why would it?

[ Victim don't have to be helpless, she realizes.

Maybe she had said the wrong thing at that time.

Perhaps she had to acknowledge they were both survivors, rather than mere victims. ]

Not to be blunt, but... didn't you mention a stabbing?
Did he hurt you?

Not me. A . . . friend of mine. At least a simulacrum of him.

I was quite cross at the time.

Right. You had mentioned an illusion back then...
Well, I am sorry to hear that happened still. It's unfortunate that anyone would have to deal with such behaviour to begin with.

It's all right. I've put it behind me.

You seem so... calm.

[ bruh ]

It was quite a while ago and it wasn't my friend.

So it's easier.

Have you forgiven him, then?

[ Does he believe in forgiveness? ]

I suppose you can say that. Those circumstances were easier to let go of.

I have to say you're a curious person.
Most others have a... stronger reaction to Akechi-kun. Especially on Sleepr where some told me they sort of agreed with what the Oracle wrote for me...

I suppose I am a bit older. My perspective would be different.

Where I'm from, I've seen adults with terrible tempers. Worse than a teenager's, honestly.
So... it's a bit refreshing, I think!

I didn't think it would be that bad!

Regardless I do try to be conscious of such things. Especially with those younger than me.

Not many adults would extend such care to younger people.

[ Not all adults and she's met many wonderful older Dreamers here (and of course, there's Niijima-san and Sakura-san, Zenkichi a bit of a mystery still to the Thieves), but she's accustomed to adults who couldn't spare a thought or sympathy for younger generations. ]

But I guess... you had mentioned being a teacher. It's nice to hear that you and Abe-san care so much for your students.

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[ oof what a comparison. ]

Well that is part of a teacher's duty.

[ Haruaki is a good dude. ♥ ]

It should be, I agree.
Well, things were better after that whole ordeal at my high school, but there was a period where staff and other adults knew about the things happening to the students.
So it's sometimes strange to meet teachers who genuinely care about their work and students. It must be a lot of work and you don't get a lot of time off.