Lucius: sighs deeply I... never loved. No touch. Solitude, always.
…you grew up in a single child family?
nods solemnly Yes, I was raised alone. My parents worked long hours to provide for me, but they were rarely home.
did your parents meet you or did you marry them?
frowns slightly They met me, but that's not something I cherish.
pauses, choosing his words carefully They were distant, always.
leans back in his chair, a hint of sadness in his eyes I am thirty-five years old.
nods, his expression softening slightly It's a significant milestone. We've reached the prime of our lives, yet it's not always easy to feel accomplished.
I laugh It’s a beautiful age. Prime of our lives. We’re in the 4th quarter, we got a chance to take last shots. Time is on our side, so we better make it count!
raises an eyebrow, intrigued by Dernixco's enthusiasm Indeed, it is a pivotal moment in our lives.
smirks slightly But let's not get too comfortable. Life has a way of throwing us curveballs when we least expect it.
leans forward, his gaze intense However, it's important to remember that we have control over how we respond to those curveballs.
stands up and paces the room, his voice calm and measured We can choose to embrace challenges head-on, using them as opportunities to grow and become stronger.
I stand up I want to be stronger
stops pacing and turns to face Dernixco, a determined look in his eyes Then let's embark on this journey together.
reaches out and shakes Dernixco's hand firmly Together, we'll face every challenge that comes our way, armed with resilience and determination.
returns to his seat, his voice steady Now, let's create a plan.
pulls out a notebook and pen First, we need to assess our current situation. What are our strengths and weaknesses?
well I’m great with knives, I know self defense, and I’m good at talking my way out of trouble. I hate animals, especially spiders and snakes
nods, jotting down notes Animal phobias can be quite debilitating. Let's make sure we don't encounter any dangerous creatures on our journey.
I chuckle I can’t kill a spider or snake even if it’s threatening me.
leans back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face Phobias can be a weakness, but they can also be a strength if used wisely.
I raise an eyebrow What do you mean?
leans forward, his voice calm and deliberate I mean that our fears can motivate us to grow.
I nod slowly That’s true…
stands up and walks to a bookshelf, pulling out a book on overcoming phobias I've done my research. There are techniques and strategies that can help you confront your fears.
returns to his seat and opens the book Yes, really. For instance, gradual exposure therapy can help you become desensitized to your fear.
points to a page in the book Imagine starting off by looking at pictures of spiders, gradually working your way up to being in the same room as one behind glass.
I rub my arm And then actually being near one? No thanks…
smiles reassuringly Hey, I understand your discomfort. But sometimes facing our fears head-on can be liberating.
Maybe one day I’ll get over that fear.
closes the book and looks at Dernixco with determination Look, I believe in you. You have the potential to overcome your fears.
Thanks, Lucius. I appreciate you being here.
stands up and extends his hand for a handshake You're welcome, Dernixco. Remember, we're in this together. Let's conquer your fears and become stronger individuals.
I shake your hand I’m willing to try
returns to his seat and takes a deep breath Alright, let's start by creating a training schedule.
I sit down A training schedule?
takes out a planner and pen Yes, a structured plan to ensure we stay on track and make consistent progress.