chroma | catchall for vin

[countermeasures]

i haven't had coffee yet so this won't be pretty yet

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[allomantic]

...I had not taken you for a cynic.

[she doesn't sound displeased, though - only curious.]

[countermeasures]

I've dealt with enough people that have feigned kindness when they've had malice in their hearts that it's hard not to wonder, even when I don't want to.

[allomantic]

...It has not stopped you from reaching out to others, though.

[countermeasures]

I've tried hard not to let it.

[allomantic]

[after a moment, a little embarrassed:]

It is... commendable.

[countermeasures]

[oh


she looks surprised by that, but then she smiles]

...that's kind of you to say.

[allomantic]

It is only the truth.

[countermeasures]

Keep telling truths like that and you'll give me an ego.

[allomantic]

I find that hard to believe, somehow.

[countermeasures]

[she chuckles]

I'm really not that humble.

[allomantic]

Maybe not about some things...

[she knows jiuqing doesn't underestimate her skills as a doctor, at least!!]

[countermeasures]

[she smiles]

There's no reason to act as though I'm not able to do something when I'm perfectly capable of it.

[allomantic]

Mm... It is a good attitude to have.

[countermeasures]

I wish it was more common! Being honest about your skills shouldn't be considered bragging.