JC read from the fun and chuckled when he got to the part about danger hugs. And her words reminded of advice he would give, almost. “Being positive all the time doesn’t always work,” It could be toxic “but finding something to be grateful can definitely help.” It was just damn hard sometimes.
He wasn’t sure he completely agreed with her thoughts on beliefs. A lot of times people held thoughts that hurt them or others and didn’t have the self-awareness (and occasionally empathy) to recognize what those beliefs actually meant. Though she was, telling them they were wrong didn’t often help.
JC watched with a small smile. It made him happy to see a Kindred able to experience that kind of wonder and optimism. It made him sad that he couldn’t escape his own mind sometimes.
It made him jealous that she could and, as always when the Beast was able to influence, he hated her for it.
Flex, relax. Try to enjoy the night air.
We’re past the month. Thanks for the scene