[Hey, no complaints here. Mostly a one-armed hug from him with the other holding onto that cube, but he holds her close and firm, an aura of protectiveness around it.
It's hard. He knows he's being such a hypocrite here, and there's a fear that it will color what he passes on. But... just because he can't follow the advice himself doesn't make it any less true.]
I want you to be happy, Roxy. Not just for the sake of it, or to make things get by for the people around you. My hope is that... somehow, with the people you're meeting here, you find your way back to happiness. That you have plenty of chances to smile and enjoy things, while never forgetting the past that's made you how you are. I hope you're loved as much as you choose to love in return... even if you can be plenty stubborn about it. I hope you find the bravery to speak up when you feel overwhelmed or scared. I hope you cherish what you have here.
And... I hope you can keep going. Find ways to heal. Find the ways I... still haven't found myself. You're only a teenager, you know? You have so much life left to live.
...
I don't want to see you ever give up. My wish is that you keep finding your reasons to continue. Find your reasons to smile and laugh and love someone, even if it scares you to pieces.
Until then, I want to be here to help you out whenever you need me.
Re: HOPE
It's hard. He knows he's being such a hypocrite here, and there's a fear that it will color what he passes on. But... just because he can't follow the advice himself doesn't make it any less true.]
I want you to be happy, Roxy. Not just for the sake of it, or to make things get by for the people around you. My hope is that... somehow, with the people you're meeting here, you find your way back to happiness. That you have plenty of chances to smile and enjoy things, while never forgetting the past that's made you how you are. I hope you're loved as much as you choose to love in return... even if you can be plenty stubborn about it. I hope you find the bravery to speak up when you feel overwhelmed or scared. I hope you cherish what you have here.
And... I hope you can keep going. Find ways to heal. Find the ways I... still haven't found myself. You're only a teenager, you know? You have so much life left to live.
...
I don't want to see you ever give up. My wish is that you keep finding your reasons to continue. Find your reasons to smile and laugh and love someone, even if it scares you to pieces.
Until then, I want to be here to help you out whenever you need me.