>Post your character blurting out a secret >React to other people's sudden confessions >Everypony must be truthful and honest >???? >Profit! Or awkwardness, whichever.
[She listens, just nodding as he speaks. It's so sad. So, so sad that he never had any real friends. Those to lift him up and be there for him. Those to show him that people don't suck so bad. But that's the past, and what matters is the now.]
I'm sorry... that your life wasn't too great. I'm happy that you've found real friends who care about you.
[And then, suddenly---on an impulse he's given up fighting he darts forward, engulfing her in a quick hug. It's awkward since he's entirely out of practice, but.
[No one's looking, right? He really hopes not, but regardless he quietly enjoys it anyway. It's been forever...but finally he feels lighter. Forgiven, maybe.]
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I'm sorry... that your life wasn't too great. I'm happy that you've found real friends who care about you.
...I know that I always will.
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[He holds out his hoof to her---reaching out for a shake. Baby steps.]
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So much for baby steps.]
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...thanks.
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[She hopes now he will finally see just who he really is.
Strong Good, not Strong Bad.]