Pride Post!

[takeme2urpants]

[It's a beautiful day in Camp-the sun is shining (though there is shade for vampires), the birds are singing (but not taunting anyone), and there is a magnificent spread complete with all sorts of food (including human flesh for those so inclined). Above all this reads a huge banner:]
PRIDE!
Be proud of who you are!
[You might find yourself with a

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[hardlyboy]

[wearing an LGBTQ bracelet and a Persona bracelet]

--ah. Was this your idea, ZEX-san?

[takeme2urpants]

It was not, though after learning of the idea behind the holiday, I wish I had thought if it myself. ♥

[hardlyboy]

[examining her bracelets]

I understand the sentiment behind it. However, it seems somewhat unfair should someone not wish to be so open about... certain facets of their life.

[takeme2urpants]

That is true--this place seems to be taking liberties with some of the labels. However, I believe that a great many of us are able to ignore these outward reminders and instead enjoy ourselves, praising what makes others proud. Yes?

[hardlyboy]

One should hope so, but I have met some rather judgmental individuals here.

[takeme2urpants]

Then I do not recommend socializing with them on this day. ♥

How are you?

[hardlyboy]

Well... I suppose.

[takeme2urpants]

What is impeding your certainty?

[hardlyboy]

I have been rather standoffish in regards to people I consider friends as of late. And by "as of late" I mean the past six months.

[takeme2urpants]

...May I ask why...?

[hardlyboy]

Because I had not realized I was doing so until recently.

[takeme2urpants]

Ah.

Well, as friends, they should be welcoming of your return to their social circle, yes? That is, if you wish it.

[hardlyboy]

I do, but-- well, it is somewhat more complicated than that.

[takeme2urpants]

...

If you wish to talk, I wish to listen.

[hardlyboy]

...

The issue is that I have difficulty connecting to people-- even moreso, maintaining those connections. My inability to be a good friend has lost me someone I considered myself to be rather close with, and I regret it.

[takeme2urpants]

There is no way to reverse this loss? If you have ever been close friends with this person, they should both have faith in you and realize how you struggle with such things.