We fought, mostly. That thing he became was a real asshole, gloating about how it wasn't going to let him out again. I don't know what it was that finally brought him back. I hate retreating, but I didn't have a choice by the end. We found each other and talked later once it was done.
I know what it's like to have something inside you dying to get out. Told him you just had to tell whatever it was to fuck off and then hold onto what's yours as hard as you can. If it's the same for Eustace, I'm betting he's stubborn enough to pull it off.
[It's a nice sentiment to remember, at the very least. Something that maybe he'll need to hear.]
It was the same for him, too. Every time it opened its mouth, it talked about how that was who he is now. Or who he's always been and was going to be. I can't imagine it's easy to just ignore the voice that keeps telling them that too.
Even the most stubborn bastard would have trouble ignoring it. You hear shit like that often enough, it's tough not to believe it. With practice, you learn to grow thicker skin.
He's doing okay. Just a bit tired... there are still nightmares here and there, but I think we're breaking through. Been spending a lot of quality time together, which I think is good.
Things got a bit rocky there right after, so it's definitely needed.
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I know what it's like to have something inside you dying to get out. Told him you just had to tell whatever it was to fuck off and then hold onto what's yours as hard as you can. If it's the same for Eustace, I'm betting he's stubborn enough to pull it off.
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[It's a nice sentiment to remember, at the very least. Something that maybe he'll need to hear.]
It was the same for him, too. Every time it opened its mouth, it talked about how that was who he is now. Or who he's always been and was going to be. I can't imagine it's easy to just ignore the voice that keeps telling them that too.
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How's he doing right now?
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Things got a bit rocky there right after, so it's definitely needed.