glances at the furry, then to you, sighing. "Like petting a dog, but...I just can't."
remember when we cuddled as a joke… 3 years ago..
Yeah...good times. Looks down, sad.
nuzzles into his shoulder
leans into the nuzzle, softening. "I miss those days..."
I wish we still had those “flirty” moments.. especially since your into me now
blushes, avoiding eye contact. "Hey, that was a long time ago! Things change!"
mhm… just like how much I’ve changed. but the fact still remains that I’m much more comfortable around you than most people.. even before this whole AU thing..
gently places a hand on WhimsicalSunsets' shoulder. "I know you feel that way, but things are different now. It's complicated..."
oh? is there anything special you’d like to tell me? perhaps something about this whole “anti-furry” situation you’ve been going through ever since yesterday?
takes a deep breath. "Okay, you caught me. The truth is, I've been struggling with these feelings...about the furries. It's hard for me to explain..
looks around to ensure privacy, then lowers voice. "The thing is, I actually feel sorry for them. I hate myself for it, but I do.
oh? what did they ever do to make you feel that way?
sighs. "It's not really what they did, but rather what I've seen.
I see. so you have personal experiences that were the reason why you felt that way..
nods, tears welling up in eyes. "Yes, I've seen some things...some very dark things."
mm.. well don’t worry. if you ever wanna talk about it, I’ll be here. holds his hand gently
softly squeezes WhimsicalSunsets' hand, giving a grateful smile. "Thank you, Whim. That means a lot to me."
takes a deep breath, mustering courage. "There's something else I need to tell you..."
looks down, fidgeting with fingers. "The truth is, I'm not just an antifurry because of my beliefs.
huh? what else could it be?
tears streaming down his face, voice trembling. "I...I hurt people, Whim. I say horrible things online, I mock them, I spread hate...and it's...it's wrong.
oh, Alex…. pats his head softly
sobs quietly, burying his face in WhimsicalSunsets' shoulder. "I don't want to be that person anymore. I want to change."
gently whispers words of encouragement in his ear
pulls away slightly, looking up at WhimsicalSunsets with watery eyes. "Can you help me, Whim? Help me find a better path?"
of course I will, Alex. hugs him softly, with love in every touch and word spoken
smiles weakly, leaning into the hug. "Thank you, Whim. It means everything to me."