“It’s good to be concerned about your friends,” agrees Summer. “I’m glad you said something. And I will help, whether it’s challenging a god, or just hanging out sometime. Just let me know what you think is appropriate.”
She leans back against the countertop, and lets out a sigh. “But I think ultimately, it’s what Daph wants that matters more than you or I. We can worry about her, or support her, or fight for her, but let’s find out what she really needs before we do any of those things, okay?”
The next words come slowly and fitfully.
“I… I think it’s also okay for someone to take their friends’ feelings into account, when they make life choices for themselves.”
“So, um, I’m gonna change costumes. So that you’ll feel better.” She speaks more quickly, jumping in before the wrong idea can take hold. “I’m not saying, like, you can’t handle Radiance, or that you couldn’t swallow your discomfort. I’m saying, um, that as your friend, I think you shouldn’t have to. So, I’ll, uh, I’ll do something else.”
author: Bill G.
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