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Rachel

[rosettareflected]

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Everyone is worth remembering, whether you know a dozen people or a thousand. So you're welcome, but think nothing of it.

You can learn, you know. It's not always about whether or not you get the desired result. It's about how you get there. Sure, winning is nice, but you're not going to win all the time. That's a fact of life. And even if someone notices, that isn't a dealbreaker either. If you make a mistake, keep going. Own it. Nobody's going to call you on things going wrong if you have absolute faith that it's going to be okay. That's the secret.

[clear_eyes]

I like that way of looking at things. I wish I could be that optimistic.

You're right, I guess. I just wish I knew how to lose better. It's been that way since I was little.

[rosettareflected]

Start small. Before you can truly overcome difficulties, you have to understand that even in the deepest darkness, there's always a tiny light you can follow. But... mm, losing is always hard. Sometimes it takes a little while to find anything to salvage. But it's there, if you can look hard enough.

It's never too late to make a change, you know. If you really, truly want to improve, sometimes will alone is enough to get you started.

[And sometimes it just takes a little push. But she's not going to say that - she's going to see if Rachel comes to it on her own.]

[clear_eyes]

You really know how to be dramatic, don't you? But I don't really mind it. It's actually kind of inspiring.

Will, huh? I sure hope I can muster up some of that. I've never really thought of myself that way, but I guess changing that is the whole point, huh?

[rosettareflected]

I AM an actress. I'd be pretty bad if I couldn't manage that much.

I'm sure you can find your will, though. Being willing to change, to surpass what you thought your limits were - that's the first step. You have to want it, or it'll never come until it's something you would rather not have.

[clear_eyes]

I guess it does come with the territory...

But I can promise I'll try. I don't know if I can change, but... I know I can make the attempt.

[rosettareflected]

That's all I ask. Making the effort is the first step. It's not something easy, not really, but keep faith and you'll find your path.

[clear_eyes]

I just hope it's the right one.

...

Maybe I should stop automatically leaping to caveats, huh?

[rosettareflected]

Mm, that would be the best solution. There is a time and place for jumping to conclusions. This probably isn't it. Pick your battles, right?

[clear_eyes]

I was thinking I was being too hard on myself, but you're probably right about that too. Not everything needs to be treated like an ordeal. It's just hard sometimes, especially when you get anxious.

I guess I'll take a few lessons from you and be more confident.