[And it's not that she doesn't think Ellie would be able to defend herself, but she knows that sometimes getting away isn't enough to undo it. Sonya fought Jesse off, but she's still been carrying that guilt and blaming herself for months. She still broke down in Steph's arms.
[She knows Jesse hasn't exactly been subtle about his drug use, that he's called himself a junkie before, but she still pauses a second before answering.]
Meth kind of fucks you up. So does emotional abuse.
[And she thinks it's a combination of the two that put Jesse where he is now.]
[Just - making sure, because she knows Ellie isn't the best with boundaries, sometimes. And that really isn't something she should've said at all; Jesse doesn't need to be thinking about Walter right now.]
it's the only way I can get through it
She doesn't want that to happen to Ellie.]
It's different when it's a friend.
[She still hasn't looked back up.]
doge and booze. so sorrow much drink
now I'm just imagining a drunk shiba
[That's what her plan was before the latest revelation about Jesse came to light.]
But sometimes you've gotta look after yourself, first.
[It used to be easier for her before the whole vigilante gig, and while there are some cases where she just can't do it.
What Jesse did to Sonya is unforgivable.]
shiba with a hangover
Do you know why he's so messed up?
[She doubts it's an easy answer, or one Steph will be willing to share if she has an idea.]
lucille bluth as a shiba
[She knows Jesse hasn't exactly been subtle about his drug use, that he's called himself a junkie before, but she still pauses a second before answering.]
Meth kind of fucks you up. So does emotional abuse.
[And she thinks it's a combination of the two that put Jesse where he is now.]
yes i approve
By his parents or something?
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[God knows she wouldn't want someone doing the same to her.]
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[Now she has more than enough questions to ask Jesse.]
Shit really sucks right now.
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[Just - making sure, because she knows Ellie isn't the best with boundaries, sometimes. And that really isn't something she should've said at all; Jesse doesn't need to be thinking about Walter right now.]
And yeah, kiddo, it really does.
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[Which is true; she doesn't want Jesse thinking that Sonya is using this to turn people against him.]