[ Don't be offended by the little pause he makes now. He's disappointed, and there's no other way to describe it. But he does understand. He knows how this kind of power works, and it's almost in some ways a relief to think that she isn't strong enough to give life to them. ]
I understand.
I have two of your fireflies. I've named them, but they seem to be tiring. Is there anything that you can do to prolong their lifespan, at least?
Their names are Sam and Dean, after my friends. I haven't always I haven't had friends, before. There were family, and some of them were friendly, but it was always about our purpose, our duty. Sam and Dean are the first friends I've known, by definition of my choosing them, and them choosing me. When I came here, scared and afraid, they took me in, forgave me, protected me.
I care for them very much, and your fireflies gave me the same feelings I have when I'm with them. Sam and Dean had collected them, and gave them to me. With them, as with their namesakes, I felt happy, and safe, so that even when I was alone I wasn't alone. So I named them after my friends, whom I love, who make me happy. It seemed like the right thing to do.
At night, when they sleep and I do not, I sit and watch them dance behind the glass. It's more than enough to satisfy me, although it is bittersweet; I wish I could let them have more room, without worrying about them leaving me. I like them very much, you see.
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I think so too. I enjoy your fireflies very much, but they aren't quite the same.
Does everything that you create have that emotional effect on others? It would be inconvenient.
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I don't think I can. It would be too much, too many little lives.
I'm sorry.
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I understand.
I have two of your fireflies. I've named them, but they seem to be tiring. Is there anything that you can do to prolong their lifespan, at least?
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Are they named after happy things? Can you explain to me why you like them?
I can expand their lifespan if you tell me more about your attachment to them!!
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I haven't alwaysI haven't had friends, before. There were family, and some of them were friendly, but it was always about our purpose, our duty. Sam and Dean are the first friends I've known, by definition of my choosing them, and them choosing me. When I came here, scared and afraid, they took me in, forgave me, protected me.I care for them very much, and your fireflies gave me the same feelings I have when I'm with them. Sam and Dean had collected them, and gave them to me. With them, as with their namesakes, I felt happy, and safe, so that even when I was alone I wasn't alone. So I named them after my friends, whom I love, who make me happy. It seemed like the right thing to do.
At night, when they sleep and I do not, I sit and watch them dance behind the glass. It's more than enough to satisfy me, although it is bittersweet; I wish I could let them have more room, without worrying about them leaving me. I like them very much, you see.
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Very well. I will extend their lifespans for you. I hope you continue to enjoy them!!
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For your part, please continue to spread joy, however you can. That would help me out a lot!
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[ To be honest most of his joygiving is indirect. It's not like he plans it. ]