[ But that’s not helpful; it’s just glib. More truthfully: ]
But what helped was I found someone to love, who loved me. When I felt like I was on the brink of madness, or about to strangle one of my colleagues, or like I was doing more harm than good, he’d talk me down.
[ Ah. He has a few guesses as to the origin of that sudden false cheer. But it's rather gauche to ask did you lose your love, or are you simply lonely?
Despite his twinge of sorrow for her, though, he keeps his own voice light. ]
Fortunately, it's not a requirement that you be madly in love with the person who keeps you sane. All that you truly need is trust.
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[ But that’s not helpful; it’s just glib. More truthfully: ]
But what helped was I found someone to love, who loved me. When I felt like I was on the brink of madness, or about to strangle one of my colleagues, or like I was doing more harm than good, he’d talk me down.
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That's sweet. I'm glad you had that.
I suppose I'd better get moving, then — I've come into the job unprepared!
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Despite his twinge of sorrow for her, though, he keeps his own voice light. ]
Fortunately, it's not a requirement that you be madly in love with the person who keeps you sane. All that you truly need is trust.
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(She lets go of a breath.)
Thank you.
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That makes me sound so old!
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Good! You're too fresh-faced. You could use the help.
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You can call me Gela. Gela is fine.
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Except for when I want something out of you.