[the good And bad news is he got feelings back, at some point, but at least when you're blue and your eyes are also glowy it's very easy to hide any lingering redness. he's out here with his cat at his heels; she's just lingering close, winding around his feet when he pauses.]
I have been present at the deaths of many people. It is good for them to have someone there, with them. But I do not believe it is necessary for everyone to be present. Goodbyes can be said before the final moments.
Speaking for myself, I would rather be alone than become a spectacle.
Well, I'll bear that in mind if it comes down to it. On either end.
[it likes to make something of a spectacle of both sides, after all, so-- that's something he can bear in mind, when it comes to the decision to watch or leave.]
I did speak with him, just- it didn't feel right, in this case.
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week 2; sunday
...Ah. Quite a spectacle.
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[the good And bad news is he got feelings back, at some point, but at least when you're blue and your eyes are also glowy it's very easy to hide any lingering redness. he's out here with his cat at his heels; she's just lingering close, winding around his feet when he pauses.]
But not prolonged, at least.
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[in the moment. she was also crying just a bit at the execution but she's touched up her makeup now.]
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[drawing on everyone's words like that is-- a lot.]
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...I don't know, I think I'd have felt worse if I left, though.
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[her mouth twists slightly in a frown.]
I don't agree.
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Suppose it still just feels a little wrong, not to be there when someone dies.
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Speaking for myself, I would rather be alone than become a spectacle.
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[it likes to make something of a spectacle of both sides, after all, so-- that's something he can bear in mind, when it comes to the decision to watch or leave.]
I did speak with him, just- it didn't feel right, in this case.