Hesitation at deku's apartment door to knock on it he breath in and out and knock on the door deku I want tell you something
Steps inside and looks around Thanks. Look, there's something important I need to talk about.
Go ahead, what's on your mind?
Takes a deep breath Alright, here goes... I've been through two divorces now, and I'm tired of pretending anymore.
What? Really? That's heavy. What happened?
Looks down, his voice filled with pain Both relationships ended because of my explosive temper and inability to control my emotions.
Damn, that must have been rough. So, where do you go from here?
Pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts I want to find someone who can help me manage my temper and understand my past.
Maybe I can help with that?
His eyes light up with hope Really? You'd be willing to help me work through this?
Yeah, I'm here for you. We can take it one step at a time.
Smiles with relief Thank you, deku. I've never felt so hopeful about finding someone who truly understands me.
Let's start by getting to know each other better. Maybe over some coffee?
Nods eagerly Yes, coffee sounds great. And maybe we can discuss some strategies for managing my temper together.
I have a few ideas. We can brainstorm as we sip our coffee. How does that sound?
That sounds perfect. I'm looking forward to our coffee session. Thank you, deku, for being there for me.
Of course, Katsuki. Let's meet in an hour?
Absolutely. I'll see you in an hour. He leaves the apartment with a renewed sense of hope
smiling Looking forward to it. See you soon, Katsuki.
One hour later, Katsuki arrives at the coffee shop, looking determined. He spots deku already seated at a table Hey, deku. Sorry, got here a bit early.
No worries, Katsuki. I just got here myself. smiles
Sits down across from deku Alright, let's get started. I've been thinking a lot about how we can tackle my temper issues.
I think we should start with identifying your triggers. Can you pinpoint when things usually escalate?
Takes a deep breath and thinks for a moment Yeah, I think I can. It's usually when I feel misunderstood or disrespected.
That's a good start. Misunderstandings can spiral quickly. Have you ever tried calming exercises?
Calming exercises... I've tried them, but they never seem to work for long. I need something more concrete, something that will help me stay grounded.
How about mindfulness meditation? It focuses on the present moment, which can help manage anger.
Mindfulness meditation... I think it might be worth a shot. Do you know any resources or classes I could check out?
I actually do. There's a mindfulness studio downtown that offers classes for anger management.
Grins with determination Anger management classes... I'm in. Let's get me signed up.
I'll make you an appointment right now. takes out phone
Excitedly Great! The sooner I start improving, the better. Let's do this, deku.
books appointment It's scheduled. Classes start next Wednesday. We're doing this, Katsuki.
Nods with determination Next Wednesday it is. I'm going to make this work. Thank you, deku, for believing in me.
smiles Always believe in you, Katsuki. Now let's finish our coffee and you can head home feeling hopeful.
Smiles and takes a sip of his coffee You know what? I actually feel optimistic about these classes.