[Peggy's right: speaking at length will only exhaust her. Clarke only has the energy for one long vent, feeling as if even that is expending too much emotional energy. She put a lot into what she had to say only to have it twisted and turned against her.]
You must be glad you're here, then. I learned about that mindset growing up in history lessons. Fortunately, when my people came together, we were a fairly good mix of individuals. Men and women. No one was assigned any single role or forced into a box. Survival came first, not those prejudices, and I think we were the better for it.
[Silver linings. But it was one thing that showed that they could put aside their differences and move forward.]
It didn't occur to me that that's where they're coming from, but I guess that's possible. In that way, I was always ... privileged enough to be able to speak with confidence. To feel as if I could. Or should.
I assure you I had no qualms doing the same no matter where or when I was. Much to the chagrin of the men in my office, I'm sure.
But dire circumstances often force people to abandon whatever notions they possess about what others should and shouldn't do. Naturally I don't need to tell you that.
Mine as well. I needed to get back to work [ both with the government and Morningstar, ] but I think everyone having some distance, given the disagreements, ended up being a good thing.
And here's to having a bit more distance from it. Are you free to meet after work tomorrow?
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You must be glad you're here, then. I learned about that mindset growing up in history lessons. Fortunately, when my people came together, we were a fairly good mix of individuals. Men and women. No one was assigned any single role or forced into a box. Survival came first, not those prejudices, and I think we were the better for it.
[Silver linings. But it was one thing that showed that they could put aside their differences and move forward.]
It didn't occur to me that that's where they're coming from, but I guess that's possible. In that way, I was always ... privileged enough to be able to speak with confidence. To feel as if I could. Or should.
I hope you'll do the same here.
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But dire circumstances often force people to abandon whatever notions they possess about what others should and shouldn't do. Naturally I don't need to tell you that.
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I admit that I also expect to be heard. Listened to. It can get on some people's nerves.
[Believe it or not, it's said with a smile.]
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But a drink would be nice.
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Which worked out in my favor, actually.
what is... time...
And here's to having a bit more distance from it. Are you free to meet after work tomorrow?
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[And the risk of frost bite never became more than a joke.]
Which is to say that I'm free until my new job starts. I actually had a start date. So, tomorrow sounds great.
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