defyingfrigidity | Ninth Flake [text]

[This is new: a post from Elsa not in video. Normally she tries to use it as often as she can, since it helps her with talking to people without the intimidation of being face-to-face in person. But she's feeling kind of... not quite upset, but not like herself today. She'd rather not let that bleed into the video and audio, so for now, text it is.]

I just noticed the anniversary of a very important event in my life is almost here. The thing itself wasn't so bad - it was certainly something to celebrate at least - but the events that happened during and after it... they were more than a bit terrible.

[Yeah she's being kind of vague here. But only because she hasn't really told anyone about the whole "Eternal Winter" thing. And she's.... still somewhat afraid to. People know about what happened with Anna, yes, but if they knew she'd almost sentenced her entire kingdom to an eternal winter of suffering... would they act different towards her then?]

Even so, I... look back somewhat fondly on those days, despite the bad things that happened. Because even though bad things happened, a lot of good came out of it in the end.

Still... is that odd?

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... Is it really that simple, though? Just.... focusing on the good instead of the bad, even if what happened hurt other people?

This is going to sound a little callous, but the fact is... People hurt each other. That's a fact of life. Even people who are very close. Especially them, in fact. What's important is to learn from the mistakes you've made, so you can avoid causing that same pain again.

And really. Would your guilt and regret help the situation at all?</font.

I suppose not. But...

It's hard. Not feeling this way.

I know. But the fact that you do feel that way is a good thing, in the end. It shows you know how to grow.

And yet, I still have to ask things like this.

[Twilight can't hear it over text, but Elsa lets out a laugh at that.]

It's more like.... I realize I should grow, not that I know how to. I'm still having trouble with that, in more ways than one.

Oh, no one really knows how to grow the way we want to. The best we can do is make the choices that seem right at the time with the information we have, and learn from the consequences of our actions. That's why knowledge is so powerful. It's one of the few things that can actually help us make the right decisions, even if we can only gain that knowledge from making the wrong ones first.

... If it helps, I know someone who once put the entire world in danger, and she's moved past it and become not only a stronger person but a very noble and just leader. I'd tell you more, but it's really not my place to talk about.

... Some time ago, you mentioned the rulers of the place where you come from. And you say this person is a leader... is she one of those rulers?

I'm sorry, I don't mean to pry after you said that it's not your place to talk about, but... I hope it's okay to ask that, at least.

[From the hints she got during her conversations with Twilight, it seems like her world is a good, prosperous place. Knowing that it's watched over in part by someone who was in a similar situation as her... that would help, at least a bit.]

I suppose I should have expected you to figure that much out. Yes, you're quite correct. But please, don't ask me to go into any more specifics. That's something only she should talk about.

[She really hopes Luna wouldn't be upset with her for sharing what she already has, in fact...]

No no, it's okay! I promise I won't ask any more questions. I just wanted to ask that one because... well.

The way you talked about the ones who rule your land makes it clear that they're very well-loved. So knowing that se did terrible things in the past, and hearing how the people still love her is... very reassuring, when I think about my predicament here.

I thought it might be. Just remember to use the lessons you learned from what you've been through, and rule well and wisely, and I'm certain your people will think as highly of you. Even if it takes some time to move on.

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