Even if you could have been nicer to him - it sounds like you didn't know what was going to happen to him, either. I don't think you should beat yourself up.
Do you really believe that? Or do you believe that when one is a ruler, when one is in a position of authority over someone, one has a higher responsibility not to behave with cruelty and abuse one's power?
[she says it very straightforwardly. not self-loathing, but a bit clipped.]
I behaved abominably, and I won't have that contradicted. I simply must change.
For what it's worth... You've been pretty kind to me, and I've seen you be kind to other people here. So, maybe you've already changed more than you realize.
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[he pauses for a moment.]
Even if you could have been nicer to him - it sounds like you didn't know what was going to happen to him, either. I don't think you should beat yourself up.
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[she says it very straightforwardly. not self-loathing, but a bit clipped.]
I behaved abominably, and I won't have that contradicted. I simply must change.
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For what it's worth... You've been pretty kind to me, and I've seen you be kind to other people here. So, maybe you've already changed more than you realize.
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Maybe. I should like to think so.
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Well, if you ever want pointers, I've been told many times that I'm too nice. So.
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[no, it's fine. tease away.]
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Where do you put the line, exactly?
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Ah, yes. Asking a friend how she's doing. The height of irresponsibility.