In the time you've been here so far, would you say that you've been able to form any particularly close bonds with anyone? Specifically those you didn't know before, assuming that anyone you know is also present.
I worry that there's not enough that I can do for others, myself. I want to believe that for how much I've been treated with consideration, I can return the effort.
[Low self-esteem? Bad opinion of himself? There's definitely some level of inferiority complex happening here.]
It's been suggested to me that I could start by offering tea. Would you care for some?
[Oh, that's the biggest mood ever made, up to and including the tea. He suddenly has a terrifying thought that he's speaking to a younger version of himself and has to remember that's absolutely not possible.
Hopefully. Maybe. Yeesh.]
You don't need to be useful to repay any kindness given to you. Just being you is enough. I know it doesn't seem like it sometimes, but it's true.
I do always love a cup of tea, though. Maybe I should bring you some? :)
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[Low self-esteem? Bad opinion of himself? There's definitely some level of inferiority complex happening here.]
It's been suggested to me that I could start by offering tea. Would you care for some?
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Hopefully. Maybe. Yeesh.]
You don't need to be useful to repay any kindness given to you. Just being you is enough. I know it doesn't seem like it sometimes, but it's true.
I do always love a cup of tea, though. Maybe I should bring you some? :)