Elizabeth
The practiced maneuver of Maea's hands told her enough about the Ancient's experience and willingness to help others, confirming what she'd already come to suspect. Elizabeth gave her a grateful smile, lifting her hand to admire the snug material in the cozy lighting. "Perfect. Thank you." With her bandage secure, she was free to take another relaxed bite of her croissant as she listened about monsters.
Maea not be able to see where things were going, but Elizabeth had a course in mind, a path of thought that might help the Ancient realize her misguided thoughts. As she finished her analysis of choice vs. nature, the therapist hummed. She organized the definitions and explanations into a concise paraphrase of her own. "So, monsters are disturbed beings that choose their depraved desires over the care or welfare of others. Everything they touch is left in torment from their selfish decisions, but they lack the empathy to care. They're sole concerns are their own needs and satisfactions. Whether from upbringing or desensitization, they slowly lose the ability to make that choice for themselves. Does that sound about right?" Despite the dark topic, her eyes remained clear of judgement or disgust, a soft warmth to them that spoke of her willingness to understand.
Maea not be able to see where things were going, but Elizabeth had a course in mind, a path of thought that might help the Ancient realize her misguided thoughts. As she finished her analysis of choice vs. nature, the therapist hummed. She organized the definitions and explanations into a concise paraphrase of her own. "So, monsters are disturbed beings that choose their depraved desires over the care or welfare of others. Everything they touch is left in torment from their selfish decisions, but they lack the empathy to care. They're sole concerns are their own needs and satisfactions. Whether from upbringing or desensitization, they slowly lose the ability to make that choice for themselves. Does that sound about right?" Despite the dark topic, her eyes remained clear of judgement or disgust, a soft warmth to them that spoke of her willingness to understand.
Dive into the sea of thought,
and find there pearls beyond price.
and find there pearls beyond price.
