[ As much as it has been a little tiring to deal with all of this stuff today - trying to make sure that Robby didn't fling himself directly at Peter upon seeing it, gently trying to nudge the two of them into talking, worrying just a little bit about the outcome of that, and now trying to process all of this news about Paimon and reassuring Peter.. It all feels like it was worth it. Especially with what Peter is saying right now.
There's no way pride can't blossom in Daniel's chest with what the other is saying. It's not even personal pride or anything, it's just-- hearing Peter saying he likes karate, that he likes this kind of karate.. It feels like a compliment towards mister Miyagi more than anything, and there's nothing that makes Daniel happier than that. It feels like the only way he can keep the man's memory alive - showing kids that there are ways to protect yourself, to feel a little more secure, without having to be a jerk or aggressive about it.
And if it's genuinely helping Peter too.. well, that's just yet another positive side to the coin. ]
Hey, I think you have to give yourself some credit for that too. [ Daniel is smiling, and he is basking in the compliment a little when Daniel has such a thing for getting praise.. but with the way the man is, he can't help but want to bounce some of it back at the same time. ] Getting over fear is never easy. And sure, some people might call being scared of karate.. silly, I suppose.
[ People in this place who have experienced Trench for long, maybe. Or people from awful worlds, where karate doesn't seem like the end of the world. ]
But I know it can be really scary. [ From.. very deep personal experience, even, though Daniel is quick to tuck away any implication of that, just.. gently moving on.. H-He can't be traumatized if he's doing breathing exercises, okay!! ] And overcoming that, and instead finding a positive place for it in your life.. It's a big transformation, and it's really admirable that you managed to do that.
[ He gives Peter's hand another brief pat before pulling his own hand back. ]
You're doing great, alright? In so many ways, so don't forget that. I know I'll be sure to keep reminding you of that fact. [ Because Peter isn't going to run away. Because he is going to continue attending the dojo, even after all this. ]
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There's no way pride can't blossom in Daniel's chest with what the other is saying. It's not even personal pride or anything, it's just-- hearing Peter saying he likes karate, that he likes this kind of karate.. It feels like a compliment towards mister Miyagi more than anything, and there's nothing that makes Daniel happier than that. It feels like the only way he can keep the man's memory alive - showing kids that there are ways to protect yourself, to feel a little more secure, without having to be a jerk or aggressive about it.
And if it's genuinely helping Peter too.. well, that's just yet another positive side to the coin. ]
Hey, I think you have to give yourself some credit for that too. [ Daniel is smiling, and he is basking in the compliment a little when Daniel has such a thing for getting praise.. but with the way the man is, he can't help but want to bounce some of it back at the same time. ] Getting over fear is never easy. And sure, some people might call being scared of karate.. silly, I suppose.
[ People in this place who have experienced Trench for long, maybe. Or people from awful worlds, where karate doesn't seem like the end of the world. ]
But I know it can be really scary. [ From.. very deep personal experience, even, though Daniel is quick to tuck away any implication of that, just.. gently moving on.. H-He can't be traumatized if he's doing breathing exercises, okay!! ] And overcoming that, and instead finding a positive place for it in your life.. It's a big transformation, and it's really admirable that you managed to do that.
[ He gives Peter's hand another brief pat before pulling his own hand back. ]
You're doing great, alright? In so many ways, so don't forget that. I know I'll be sure to keep reminding you of that fact. [ Because Peter isn't going to run away. Because he is going to continue attending the dojo, even after all this. ]