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[dolphinkicks]

"Hey, you've reached Tifa. I'm not available, so leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can! Thanks!"

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[dolphinkicks]

I would!
You're funny, handsome, kind... you're definitely popular Dera even if you don't think so.

[bakudan_bambino]

Thanks.

I know I'm likable, but I wouldn't say it's the same as being popular, Tifa.

[dolphinkicks]

I would.

I wish I could be like you.

[bakudan_bambino]

How so? What’s holding you back?

I can and will help you overcome whatever is in your way.

[dolphinkicks]

I don't know. Myself?

I just care too much about what other people think. Maybe.

[bakudan_bambino]

You do know. If you're the one holding you back, then what are you doing or saying to yourself that's making it difficult to gain more friends?

It's alright to care.

[dolphinkicks]

That everyone hates me? Or everyone thinks I'm annoying, or difficult to be around. Things like that.

How much I care is something I hate about myself.

Sorry- topic got a bit heavy. It's just how I feel.

[bakudan_bambino]

Things like that you are telling yourself. No one else has ever said that, I hope. If they do, they are not worth being around.

It is good to care, but not about people who don't treat you well. At the end of the day you only have yourself, you know? If anyone should be kind to you, it's you.

I don't mind. Feel however you like.

[dolphinkicks]

It's just pressure I put on myself. It's a hard habit to get over, since Nibelheim.

Thanks, that's why you're the best, Dera.

[bakudan_bambino]

Well! Allow me to reassure you that no one else can hear those things you think about yourself, and hardly anyone worth a damn thinks them or would agree with you.

Do you think pressuring yourself helps you? Maybe we could come up with some affirmations together.

- 'Everyone hates me' could be 'I'm loved'
- 'Everyone thinks I'm annoying' could be 'I'm friendly' or... something? What do you think others find about you that is annoying?
- 'I'm difficult to be around' could be 'I'm wanted and appreciated'

No, Tifa. I'm just me

[dolphinkicks]

[No one had ever really tried that sort of method before with her, to get her to think differently.]

That's... all actually pretty good advice. Thank you.

Just making sure- you want and appreciate me, don't you?

[bakudan_bambino]

Yes, and I'm not the only one

[dolphinkicks]

And you wouldn't lie. Right?

[bakudan_bambino]

I wouldn't lie.

[dolphinkicks]

Thanks Dera, you always know just what to say to me. It's why I like you.

[bakudan_bambino]

Ah I enjoy talking with you. I like you too, Tifa.