Re: [Boating: Hugh and Atticus]
Grinned when Hugh relaxed. Thought it would be good for the guy. Had just met Hugh, but their conversations on the forums led Atticus to believe the guy had a lot going on. Was always good to relax. There was an old saying Atticus was fond of: If a problem has a solution, why worry? If a problem has no solution, why worry? Was a good way to live. Fit Atticus to a tee. Lived in the moment. Assumed that was what got him into so much trouble as an old man, but would be changing his spots to alter that behavior. Was just who he was down to the bone.
"Don't think I'd like to feel other people's emotions. Think that's required for good acting. Know it is. Understand the concept of using that cathartically, but not my thing. Can't say I enjoy strong emotions. Love reading about them, but haven't experienced one in a long time." Not since he was a kid, during the trial. Had made him numb, he suspected. Had stopped going to therapists as soon as it wasn't required of him anymore. Wasn't helping him. Had always lied, had needed to, in every session. "Will leave those to you." Took a sip of his coffee. Smiled. Didn't mind discussing any of this, and it was evident in his posture.
Considered the plot. The script, as it were. "Sounds like you're sympathetic with him. Think it's OK to cheat if he feels unsupported? Have been giving relationships some thought lately. Not something I think about often, but it's come to my attention that future me makes some impressive mistakes when it comes to understanding the nature of people in love." Didn't bother hiding the fact that he had a 'future self' he knew about. Didn't really see the point. Hugh might think he was nuts, but could explain the island. If Hugh didn't believe him, then it was no skin off Atticus' back.
"Ferry with supplies to the island." Nodded toward it. "Live out there."