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[adamantlyardent]

You're in no danger; I've no desire to put my work out into the world like that anymore.

[borntobebard]

Anymore? But you did at one time?

[adamantlyardent]

Don't all little children have ambitions like that? To be the boldest, the bravest, the best and most known?

[borntobebard]

And many still pursue those ambitions. Unless something, or someone, doused those flames.

[adamantlyardent]

I daresay that's the cost of living: The inevitable and frequent disappointments, dismissals, and downfalls. That's not too dramatic to say, is it? You'd know better, as a professional.

[borntobebard]

For every masterpiece, there's undoubtedly a pile of failures and shit before it. Would it be too banal to suggest we learn from those? Dismissals and all.

[adamantlyardent]

I'd say that's rather respectable, actually. Climbing out of the veritable pit of failures one may have dug themselves into is no easy task. Not everyone can do it. Not everyone is meant to.

[borntobebard]

Perhaps they just need a ladder.

[adamantlyardent]

What's a bard know of building and conveying ladders? Or are you going to tell me you're more of a jack-of-all-trades?

[borntobebard]

I just know a thing or two about climbing out of deep holes one has dug themselves into. But if not a ladder, then maybe a helping hand? With enough effort I may be able to drag this hole dweller back out by the scruff of their neck.

[adamantlyardent]

I wonder why you would even bother. Pity? Charity? To enhance your image for the adoring public? Paying your dues to whatever gods you bow to?

[borntobebard]

You helped me at time of great need. Left alone much longer and I may have been run down by one of those hideous carriages, or sleeping on the cold streets.

[adamantlyardent]

Surely I'm not the only person in this world who would've lent you a hand.

you edited that so quick even my notifs didn't see the original

[borntobebard]

Perhaps not, but I'm no psychic. I think you should just accept credit where it's due.

i can backpedal faster than my ocs can

[adamantlyardent]

Pity you're not the one who has a say on what's due or not.
In any case, you need not feel yourself required to go to any great lengths on my behalf just to settle some kind of debt. In fact, I'm the one who still owes you the return of your kerchief.

teach me ur ways

[borntobebard]

You make it exceptionally difficult to display gratitude when you won't let a modest bard sing to you or throw down a rope. I shall crawl down and sit in the pit if I must.

it can only be activated by realizing ur idiocy the Second ur fool hands are clicking Send

[adamantlyardent]

I know I barely know you, but I'd imagine "modest" is not a word to describe you with.

i can do that already. im halfway there

[borntobebard]

Oh, first you deny my aid and then you insult my modesty!

the power is yours

[adamantlyardent]

I mean no insult, truly. I only base my judgment on what little I know; when I think of modesty, I don't think of spontaneous bursts of song on the street.
If you're offended, I apologize.

[borntobebard]

Truly offended!
Although I prefer the term "boisterous".

[adamantlyardent]

I'm sorry. I won't make remarks like that again.

[borntobebard]

Fret not, I merely jest. I suppose you'll just have to make it up to me though.

[adamantlyardent]

For as much as I prefer the written word, when it's being exchanged between persons there's too much uncertainty. Don't tease me as if I've done harm!

[borntobebard]

Oh dear, is it I who need to make it up to you? If so, let me help you...

[adamantlyardent]

With what, exactly?