They couldn't stop crying. They didn't even want to be crying, but every time they tried to inhale, it came in as a gasp.
You stupid child, pull yourself together! Why was it so difficult?
They could hear the Socialite through the door, clearly trying to be gentle, and the humiliation burned hot and bright again. They struck the ground with their fist. The pain helped to center them. But the tears continued to stream.
Focus, please focus. They were so, so tired. "I-" oh, their throat sounded terrible. They tried again to take in air. "I don't want to-" They rubbed at their eyes with the sleeve of their coat, to little avail. "I can't make it stop."
Pathetic. It was pathetic. They hated that it was so pathetic.
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Re: Break Time
Date: 2025-06-25 01:59 am (UTC)You stupid child, pull yourself together! Why was it so difficult?
They could hear the Socialite through the door, clearly trying to be gentle, and the humiliation burned hot and bright again. They struck the ground with their fist. The pain helped to center them. But the tears continued to stream.
Focus, please focus. They were so, so tired. "I-" oh, their throat sounded terrible. They tried again to take in air. "I don't want to-" They rubbed at their eyes with the sleeve of their coat, to little avail. "I can't make it stop."
Pathetic. It was pathetic. They hated that it was so pathetic.