Well, it's like... I can't change that people leave, and I don't want to change that I'll miss them. But I control how I deal with losing them and missing them, you know? I can either mope around about it or use it to try and remember how lucky I am.
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Steph really hopes that it's true, and that Ahiru isn't too hurt by everything that she's been through, but just in case...]
You know it's okay if you're not alright with it? This situation isn't easy, and you're allowed to be upset or angry or think it's unfair.
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Well, it's like... I can't change that people leave, and I don't want to change that I'll miss them. But I control how I deal with losing them and missing them, you know? I can either mope around about it or use it to try and remember how lucky I am.
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[Feelings, she means, since she worries that Ahiru tries to ignore any negative feelings.]
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No, I'm not.
[And it's true enough; she's just trying not let it bury her.]
Um, thank you for listening. I don't want to keep you up! You must be tired.
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[She pulls Ahiru into a loose hug, kissing her hair again.]
I'm used to running on a few hours sleep, I'll be fine. Are you ready to go back to sleep?
[That's what really matters; if Ahiru needs to stay up longer, Steph will stay with her.]