talktofirebug asked: sigh... And if all you expect is Tragedy, then tragedy is all you get. And even when good things -do- come your way, you appreciate them a little, but the back of your head always fears when it's going to end, or what dark fate may be around the bend to pull it all away. Is that what you experience? If that is so, then "in fear" is no way to live your life. Tragedy can be just as easily delt with -without- having to be a Gloomy McGloomyPants the whole time, even in it's absence.
Let me put this for you a different way. Most ponies go through life with expectations. When those expectations aren’t met, they’re disappointed.
Me? If I order a sandwich and it’s not completely inedible, I’m pleased with the outcome! As long as something doesn’t go terribly wrong, I’m fine!
And when it does? I’m… I’m more prepared.
ethepony asked: Of course I stayed all night. I'm not going anywhere until I get kicked out, or Krastos gets tired of my rambling.
Thanks, E. I really appreciate it.
Anonymous asked: Oh come on baby, it's not like that silly colt-bear-friend of yours would ever find out that you decided to have some fun while he was recovering. And besides, you said it yourself: You don't really love him. So why should his feelings matter to you?
Let me put it this way for you, sugar. I would sooner kill you than betray Boscov.
daixxiii-deactivated20111025 asked: Lyra, you've ensured the well-being of a little girl to the point of taking legal guardianship over her when her guardian had done a poor job watching over her, and just the other day, you carried an injured bear from his home to the hospital on your own. If you are not noble, then I am a Neighpponese schoolfilly.
And when that little filly’s sister refused to let me take care of her, I became a wreck. Like a selfish little foal…
I couldn’t even tell an injured bear I love him to ease his pain… And now? Now I’m back home and as far as I know he’s alone…
No. There’s nothing noble about me. About the things I’ve done…
talktofirebug asked: After having a good, round-about reading: I trust you understand what "Self-fulfilling Prophecy" means, yes? Just in case you don't: The more you focus on something, the more likely it is to happen. It means, the more you hold on to a negative outlook, the more likely negative things will happen...
Tragedy is easier to deal with when you expect it.
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… I don’t have any better of an explanation than that…
paemerbiksem asked: May I ask who the hay is Kratos or... That thing?
It’s Krastos, and he’s my boyfriend.
At least I hope he still is…
ethepony asked: Thank you for staying with Krastos, Lyra. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.
Actually… And I feel horrible about this…
I need to get home so I can take Sweetie in to school tomorrow. Could you stay with Bos- I mean Krastos?
I’m not leaving yet… I can’t after what I just… What I just said. But I don’t want him to be left alone tonight.
Just shut up…
krastosthegluemaker-blog asked: And I don't want anything to happen to you... I love you Lyra, and I want to be with you... Forever.
I…
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Love… is a difficult thing for me… I’ve been through such horrible things… Ponies that seemed just as benign as you… Ponies that I loved…
I’m not saying I think you would ever hurt me. That’s not it at all!
…
I know I’m capable of loving you. But I can’t lie to you, Boscov. It’s just… Not there yet…
I’m… I’m sorry…
daixxiii-deactivated20111025 asked: I'm not sure whether or not I should tell you to stop beating yourself up. On one hand, blaming yourself on things will fill your life with guilt. On the other hand, it certainly shows you're not some horrid person with an oversized ego. What I'm trying to say is that you're noble enough.
I’m not noble; I’m just all too aware of my own limitations.
theblackstrawberry asked: Is Mr. Krastos okay?
The hospital says he’s going to be okay.
But it’ll be a while.
krastosthegluemaker-blog asked: You're not selfish. We're all just trying to live our lives to the best of our abilities, even if they're aren't as good as we wish... And if anything, I'm the selfish one for just standing still when that gun was pulled out on me. I was willing to spread sorrow to others by dying all just so I wouldn't be violent.
I don’t know, Boscov. I just don’t want anything to happen to you.
krastosthegluemaker-blog asked: Lyra... Thank you for being here with me..
Thank you for being here with me.
I don’t even see you that much… I’m a horrible fillyfriend… But just knowing you’re around makes things so much easier on me.
Sorry I’m so selfish…
ethepony submitted:
The Wishing Stone believes that it is possible to use my wish to heal Krastos. I don’t know Krastos as well as you do, and I can’t exactly ask him myself. Do you think Krastos would agree with that?
I don’t think he would, to be honest. I think he’d rather it be used to help others.
The doctors say he’ll get better. It’ll just take some time.
Anonymous asked: I didn't know this was supposed to be a sad occasion.
It’s not; I’m just afraid.
I’ve watched a lot of ponies slip away. I just don’t want it to happen again.