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FRUSTRATION:
"no—you're not feeling that again! you're just tricking yourself!"
SUPERIORITY:
"no . . . i think i am."
FRUSTRATION:
"stop! you know you can't go back to that—it'll just bring you hell again. you don't want that, do you?"
SUPERIORITY:
"i don't want that again, but it's just . . . he seems different."
FRUSTRATION:
"that's what they all say, and look how they turn out; all the fucking same. don't trust him, believe me when i say this. remember i'm looking out for you and doing what's best for you."
SUPERIORITY:
"but isn't it time i start looking out for myself?"
FRUSTRATION:
"no, it's not. you're not ready for that. remember the last time i left, and how you ended up? you were a mess. you need me."
SUPERIORITY:
"i guess but . . . it wouldn't hurt to tune you out for a bit."
FRUSTRATION:
"wait what are yo—"
SUPERIORITY:
"perhaps it's time i start being a little more independent."
