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Clint is not Legolas (imnotlegolas) wrote in makebelievecomm,
@ 2013-03-22 07:29:00

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clint barton, h.g. wells, myka bering

›› I was wondering how James was doing?
›› I ask him and he always says he's fine, like he doesn't want me to worry.

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	Return Texts beringandwells 2013-03-23 06:52 am UTC (link)
	>> He's still adjusting. >> The experience with the reavers and dying has plagued him with nightmares. >> I imagine that he wants to prove that he is brave and can handle anything himself. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-23 01:56 pm UTC (link)
	›› He's not the only one with nightmares about that. ›› Thanks for letting me know. ›› I'm glad he has more than just me to talk to about things. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts beringandwells 2013-03-23 05:54 pm UTC (link)
	>> Helena told James, and I agreed, that talking about the nightmares would make them easier to deal with. >> Our door is open for the both of you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-23 06:41 pm UTC (link)
	›› It's appreciated. ›› On both fronts. ›› And I agree too. Talking helps. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-25 07:10 pm UTC (link)
	>> He is having some difficulty adjusting. >> Nightmares are plaguing him, though I have been encouraging him to talk about them, or express his feelings on the subject in other ways. >> I am certain he doesn't want you to worry, and is doing his best to be strong. >> But admitting you are having difficulty dealing with trauma and asking for help is never a weakness. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-25 07:15 pm UTC (link)
	›› I figured as much. ›› I hope he does start talking about them. ›› Makes it easier. ›› It's not. It's a strength admitting you need help from time to time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-25 07:39 pm UTC (link)
	>> I hope he does as well. >> It is a strength. It took me far too long to learn that. >> If you ever need to talk to someone who knows what it is like to die and come back to life, I am always willing to listen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-25 07:55 pm UTC (link)
	›› But you learned it. That's the important thing. ›› It's appreciated Helena. ›› It's been...weird being back. ›› Had my share of nightmares but bow making and now fishing is sort of a way for me to deal. ›› James needs something like that I think. An outlet... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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indelibleink
2013-03-25 08:07 pm UTC (link)

>> Believe me, I know that feeling all too well.
>> My first weeks in this place, I was constantly second-guessing whether I was real or not. Though that was also partially due to the fact before I died in my world and was brought back to life by this one, I was a hologram for a while.
>> Such outlets are needed, and I am glad that you have found that.
>> I did make such suggestions to him to help. Sometimes one cannot put into words what they are feeling, so building, creating, even martial arts can help.

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	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-25 08:17 pm UTC (link)
	›› A hologram huh? Interesting. ›› It's relaxing to be sure. ›› I hope he finds something. ›› Thank you for being here for us Helena. ›› You're a good friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-25 08:28 pm UTC (link)
	>> It was a punishment for things I did that I am not proud of. ~~Even if I hate them for doing that to me. They should have just killed me~~ >> I hope he does as well. I will keep a close eye on him to ensure he expresses the feelings somehow. >> You are most welcome, Clint. >> I am glad to be of help in any way I can. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-25 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	›› We've all done things we're not proud of Helena. You aren't alone in that. ›› Thanks. ›› I'm not exactly the father type. Be floundering on what to do without you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-25 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	>> That is quite true. >> My maternal instincts are more than rusty, but I do not like to see children live in pain and turmoil if there is anything I can do about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-25 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	›› Closest I've ever had to a family was being with Natasha. ›› I mean...I shot my own brother with an arrow when I was just a few years older than James. Not the kind of thing a family member does, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-26 12:14 am UTC (link)
	>> Going strictly by society's stereotypical definition of family, no it is not. But families can vary greatly. >> I hated my mother, resented my sister and brothers more often than not, admired my father, and loved my daughter. >> My younger brother took the credit for all of my writing. >> We forge our own definitions of family as we live, I believe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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imnotlegolas
2013-03-26 12:21 am UTC (link)

›› My father was a drunk bastard who killed my mother when he drove drunk.
›› My brother Barney dragged us out of the orphanage we were at and we hit the road until we met up with a traveling carnival. I made a life there, he didn't. I think he hated me for that.
›› I suppose you're right about that.
›› I just wish I knew how to raise a teenage boy.

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indelibleink
2013-03-26 12:41 am UTC (link)

>> Everyone has their own path to walk in life. What works for one does not necessarily work for another, even if they are family.
>> Parenting is something that is not easy to do. Though it may perhaps be easier that James is a teenager.
>> He all ready has a strong sense of what is right and wrong. I think he would benefit most from having strong adults in his life.
>> We are not his parents, but I'm certain Natasha would want us to keep as close of an eye on him as much as possible.

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	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-26 12:46 am UTC (link)
	›› Very true. ›› Yeah. I'm not trying to be his father or anything. I think that makes it easier for him to know we aren't trying to replace his parents. ›› Still. I wish Natasha and Steve were here for him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-26 01:07 am UTC (link)
	>> I think it does make it easier, but he at least also knows we are here for him when he needs us. >> So do I. >> I know he wishes Natasha were here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-26 01:13 am UTC (link)
	›› He's not alone in wishing she was here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Return Texts indelibleink 2013-03-26 01:21 am UTC (link)
	>> I do hope for both of your sakes she returns. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Return Texts imnotlegolas 2013-03-26 01:25 am UTC (link)
	›› Time'll tell I suppose. (Reply to this) (Parent)