Elizabeth
At least Theea doesn't shrink away from the topic, looking curious if anything. It warms her heart, and Elizabeth smiles affectionately as she nods her head. "Mhm. That's the goal." Although she might say it's a little more complicated than that, considering she doesn't 'tell them' how to fix things, instead giving them the tools to find the solutions themselves.
She might have laughed at the statement if she didn't notice the twinge of sadness in the woman's eyes. Elizabeth gives her a soft smile instead, shrugging her shoulders. "I think everyone could benefit from therapy, but very few people are interested in being vulnerable, in looking at the darkness in their own minds - even if it might lead to acceptance and healing." And as much as she'd like to force her assistance on those who need it most, that will only lead to defensiveness and animosity, thickening the walls around their insecurities or traumas. The only way in is with a gentle hand and an open heart, being willing to listen and validate.
The offer of water is met with an appreciative grin, feeling the bread soak some of the moisture from her mouth. "Thanks." Elizabeth wouldn't have been suspicious of the drink anyways, but she notes Theea's instincts to reassure, the assumption that other people might be untrusting. She takes a small sip before handing it back, nodding in another motion of thanks.
Her head pauses mid-motion at the mention of who her family is, expression brightening. "Oh! I have! Ronin and Remi, right? I've only met Ronin, but he was really sweet." He'd offered to pay her bid in their card game and talked to her about his relationship with Safrin. Tilting her head, she asks, "So you're trying to get to Torchline?"
She might have laughed at the statement if she didn't notice the twinge of sadness in the woman's eyes. Elizabeth gives her a soft smile instead, shrugging her shoulders. "I think everyone could benefit from therapy, but very few people are interested in being vulnerable, in looking at the darkness in their own minds - even if it might lead to acceptance and healing." And as much as she'd like to force her assistance on those who need it most, that will only lead to defensiveness and animosity, thickening the walls around their insecurities or traumas. The only way in is with a gentle hand and an open heart, being willing to listen and validate.
The offer of water is met with an appreciative grin, feeling the bread soak some of the moisture from her mouth. "Thanks." Elizabeth wouldn't have been suspicious of the drink anyways, but she notes Theea's instincts to reassure, the assumption that other people might be untrusting. She takes a small sip before handing it back, nodding in another motion of thanks.
Her head pauses mid-motion at the mention of who her family is, expression brightening. "Oh! I have! Ronin and Remi, right? I've only met Ronin, but he was really sweet." He'd offered to pay her bid in their card game and talked to her about his relationship with Safrin. Tilting her head, she asks, "So you're trying to get to Torchline?"
There is beauty in the journey, regardless of the outcome.
Let's grieve and hope and fight together.
Let's grieve and hope and fight together.
