You believe so? I apologize, being open isn't one of my strong points.
However, I'll make an effort to amend that. [Julius does want to improve except he struggles with being personal. He's thankful for Riza's suggestion.]
I believe being open and honest with those you work with can only improve trust.
[Everyone has their dark secrets and sordid pasts of course, but she's always believed that hiding those did more harm than good. (She could be wrong; she has been wrong before, on several occasions.) But at the same timeāher shoulders relax and an understanding smile spreads across her face.]
But I also understand that talking about oneself can be difficult. It takes time and practice like any other thing.
[She's still not very good at it herself.]
We want you to let us know if you're struggling because we care.
Don't we all have problems of some sort where we come from?
[She says it with a wry twist to her mouth, almost cheekily, but sobers up immediately afterwards.]
There were problems I had to find a solution to, but they were issues I had support for and nothing I had to handle on my own. [For which she's eternally grateful for.] Why do you ask?
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However, I'll make an effort to amend that. [Julius does want to improve except he struggles with being personal. He's thankful for Riza's suggestion.]
Thank you Lieutenant.
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[Everyone has their dark secrets and sordid pasts of course, but she's always believed that hiding those did more harm than good. (She could be wrong; she has been wrong before, on several occasions.) But at the same timeāher shoulders relax and an understanding smile spreads across her face.]
But I also understand that talking about oneself can be difficult. It takes time and practice like any other thing.
[She's still not very good at it herself.]
We want you to let us know if you're struggling because we care.
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What I'm struggling with is...a problem relating back to my original world. It's not a simple matter that can be explained easily.
Did you have troubles with home before leaving, Lieutenant?
[He can't be the only one okay.]
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[She says it with a wry twist to her mouth, almost cheekily, but sobers up immediately afterwards.]
There were problems I had to find a solution to, but they were issues I had support for and nothing I had to handle on my own. [For which she's eternally grateful for.] Why do you ask?
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Everyone deals with their own problems in a different way. We're both no exception to this.
[He feels a little silly for not counting on others as much. Maybe next time he'll talk to Riza with an open mind.]
wraps this up!
[Next time....! For now, they've got Important Mission Preparations to cover, and she holds out her book, opened halfway.]
What about this outfit?
[With any luck, they'll get the hang of this in the next hour...]