originally posted in:The New Dojo
"Snow, that was a very nice promise to make, but impossible to keep. You're a great person."
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"Well, why were you upset?" Snow asks in an almost motherly tone.
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"It's nothing, Snow. So, have you decided on a name for your kid?" [i]Arty tries to change the subject.[/i]
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"Arty, until we see if its male or female we cant pick a name. And dont go and try changing subjects on me, my memory's screwed up enough."
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"Well, have you thought of names at least?" [i]Artemis gives a convincing smile to Snow.[/i]
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"Arty, I can tell when something is bothering someone. If you were fine with it you'd be okay with talking about it." Snow said, her voice firm.
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[i]Artemis makes herself look confused.[/i] "What are you talking about? I was just asking if you've thought of possible names for your kid."
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"Arty. Im a telepath. I know you know what I'm talking about."
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[i]Artemis genuinely gets terrified.[/i] "You're in my head?!"
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"No. But i can sense things. I'm no monster..I wouldnt just invade your mind...without asking.."
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[i]Artemis sighs in relief.[/i] "I forgot you could do that for a second."
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"Now come on, whats the matter."
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[i]Arty's ears fall flat and she hugs her tail.[/i] "I....I-I may....I tried t-to....I tried to commit suicide multiple times."
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Snow's ears flatten as her tail almost freezes, little shards of ice forming in her fur. "Oh...Are...Are you okay? Why would you..why?" she asked softly, scooting closer as she became empathetic.
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[i]Artemis scoots away an equal distance and looks the other way.[/i] "I-I'm...fine. S-Snow, lets drop it."
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Snow whimpered quietly, concerned anyway. "You're sure you're okay..?"
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"I....That doesn't matter, Snow. Lets move onto something of more importance or something happier."
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"O-okay...So...its actually nice out today." she said, gesturing to the rather splendid day.
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[i]Artemis nods slowly and looks around, still not facing Snow.[/i] "Y-Yeah, it is."
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Snow silently scoots next to her, wrapping her tail around her. "C'mon Arty..lemme see...Would you like coming to dinner with me and Vorim tonight? Im making lasagna and ceasar sallad."
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[i]Artemis leans on Snow and covers her face with her fluffy tail.[/i] "I-I don't deserve it, Snow."
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"Kind of the point..I mean, c'mon, I'm your friend..I wanna help you feel better.."
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"I don't deserve your help, Snow." [i]Artemis cries silently behind her tail.[/i]
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"Arty, I don't care if you think you deserve it or not..I care about you and I'm gonna help you anyway.." she said, gently hugging her from the side.
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[i]Artemis doesn't hug back and instead continues to cry, shaking slightly.[/i] "You shouldn't help me, Snow. I'm just a worthless runt that gets others hurt. I-I'd be better off dead."
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"Back to your old way of thinking, eh?" Snow said quietly, hugging her tighter. "Arty, just because you're smaller doesnt mean you're worthless. I was literally two feet tall for half of my life, yet here I am anyway. You're being to negative, too harsh..Its why I'm asking you to come over..you need something good to think about.."