Theater Kid's March Comes in Like a Lion

[thestarknows]

⭐ Who: Junna Hoshimi... and you!
⭐ When: Throughout March!
⭐ Where: In Yumemigaoka!
⭐ What: March catch-all!
⭐ Warnings: Junna's grappling with some heavy stuff, so... threads could get into parents not being great, some homophobia, and other things. There's also some implicit sleeping together (nothing NSFW though) in the Lisa and Junna thread, if that's a thing you prefer to avoid!

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[olruggio]

I see...

Thank you for trusting me with that information. Considering what you just went through... [pointed look] It's not an easy thing to do.

[Olruggio doesn't even bat an eye at the comment about her relationship with Lisa... It'd be hypocritical if he did, even though he'd call his own relationship ambiguous and they were 'roommates'. But he thinks on it carefully]

I've seen circumstances like yours before... And, simply put, there's never really a 'right' answer for everyone. Sometimes the only choice you have is to pick the one you feel you can live with. [he heaves a disappointed sigh] Really, it's on the parents to make sure their children feel comfortable enough to go to them for help.

What do you wish to do? [a wry smile] Unfortunately, 'everything' is not an acceptable answer.

[thestarknows]

It's... yeah. It's not easy. [Junna looks down for a second. She'd made her decision already. But it's different to put it in words to someone else. She takes a moment.

It's no surprise there's no right answer for everyone. And he seems to get it.]

If I have to choose, I'd choose her. I mean... I'd choose myself. I know we're young and things happen.

But if they aren't going to accept that I'd want to be with her, they're not going to accept me for who I am. [Quieter, then:] But, it's a... it's a conversation I'm nervous about having with them. To say the least.

[olruggio]

[his expression hardens for a moment at Junna's slip up but softens when she corrects herself. At least she's learned better. Now's just a matter of properly internalizing it]

It's not an easy conversation to have with anyone, let alone people as close to you as your parents. Taking your time with it is only natural... Honestly, I'd be more concerned if you were raring to go.

You've got a good head on your shoulders. [a sip of coffee] You just need to stop overburdening those shoulders of yours with everything else.

[thestarknows]

That's... good. I've worried I'm putting it off, but... no, you're right. I need to think about it, and approach it the right way. [Junna nods her head, her expression thoughtful for a second. Even if the right way is making sure she's ready, and not putting so much on her plate that she rushes a conversation that could have an enormous impact on the rest of her life.

She looks back up at him. There's a smile -- though, she looks a little embarrassed.]

Thanks. I, um... I'm trying to ask for help more. And... trying to learn to say no, too.

[olruggio]

There's a difference between avoiding something and taking your time with it. [smile] You're a smart girl though, I'm sure you're able to make the distinction yourself without me explaining it.

One of the best ways to learn is to make mistakes. Though...

[he chuckles quietly]

Even if you hope to pursue a career in theatre, I think you can afford to scale back a little on the dramatics.

[thestarknows]

Mm. Thank you. I'll do my best. But, ah... [She's quiet for a moment.] ...I'll remember to ask for help though.

[Then, Junna grins a bit. Sorry, Olruggio. The theater kid is gonna theater kid.]

Alas. "The play's the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king."

[olruggio]

Har har. [he raises his free hand in surrender] Let it not be said I didn't at least try.

[there's a smile from over the rim of his paper cup at that]

[thestarknows]

[That gets a laugh out of Junna.]

It was a noble effort.