I'm not really sure yet. I definitely understand the theory, thanks to you, but I'm still working on practical application. [he's not quite understanding the intersection of Feelings Jams, Piles, and why Karkat cried, for example] It -- feels kind of like when I first moved abroad. I'm figuring out another culture's interpersonal rules while I'm already knee-deep in them, probably fucking some up.
[Rin's a huge nerd]
It didn't go so well for me last time, but I'm more prepared this time around. I wouldn't have said yes if I didn't think I could handle it, or that I'd end up hurting you.
[realizing he's Over-Explaining, which he tends to do when he's a little nervous or unsure, he boils it down;]
I'll just be honest and try to make him understand, I guess. And answer his questions.
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I'm not really sure yet. I definitely understand the theory, thanks to you, but I'm still working on practical application. [he's not quite understanding the intersection of Feelings Jams, Piles, and why Karkat cried, for example] It -- feels kind of like when I first moved abroad. I'm figuring out another culture's interpersonal rules while I'm already knee-deep in them, probably fucking some up.
[Rin's a huge nerd]
It didn't go so well for me last time, but I'm more prepared this time around. I wouldn't have said yes if I didn't think I could handle it, or that I'd end up hurting you.
[realizing he's Over-Explaining, which he tends to do when he's a little nervous or unsure, he boils it down;]
I'll just be honest and try to make him understand, I guess. And answer his questions.