[se] racing to the moonlight

Everest

"I do." The aviator agrees. "And though I still often curb my actions based on what I think other people want of me, my mother once explained to me that in doing so, I'm robbing them of their own agency. He told you that you could write, and if you decide that he must actually not have meant that, you're ignoring his wishes." Everest continues. "It's very confusing, because sometimes people clearly do say one thing and mean another, but...you can't just try and outthink them."

Gods but Ever wished Tobi was here. His mother was so good when it came to knowing what to do about feelings and communication.

"I'm sorry that you're in this situation. It sounds very confusing and difficult."

I've done the math, checked the facts
And there's no changing that