exercisms | catchall horse dad

What will I do?

[That's sort of a strange question that he has to think through.]

Well, the longer I've been here, the more I think there probably isn't anything to worry about, with that.

[Hm.]

I've already gotten angry two times, and nothing happened. So even if I get very angry, I think it will probably be okay.

[A pause. He tilts his head]

Are you saying that usually when you get angry, something happens?

[Nod. Nod.]

[Oh. Well.

Unexpected.

His head tilts in the other direction.]

And what, exactly, happens?

[Sweating a little.]

It's because of my psychic abilities. They react to my feelings, and I forget to hold back.

[Hmm, I wonder if that has to do with how blank he is emotionally most of the time.]

[I'm crying bc that's exactly where Chiron's mind went]

-- Ah. I see.

[Mmmmmm folding his arms behind him now]

So your control is immature still.

[...]

I can understand your need to keep your affect in check, but I worry that is a short-term solution.

My affect?

[He doesn't really understand.]

Your emotions.

[Stop talking like a ye olde, Chiron]

What I mean to say is that I don't know if holding back your emotions to such a degree is wise. In the short-term, yes, but you are no machine, either.

Oh.

[Hmm.]

I don't know how not to. [It's not intentional. It's a complex.]

That is what practice is for.

... In fact, this Realm might be able to help you. If there is no chance for you to use your powers, growing comfortable with emotionally expressing yourself could be beneficial.

[Nod nod nod! He hadn't considered that at all!]

It's a good thing, that they're gone. Even though sometimes I miss being able to use them more than I expected.

No one will be in danger because of me here. [Haha.]