#rivervale_lodge

"I guess..." Sylvi says after watching the group for a few minutes, "...I guess that that's the whole thing about wanting it all. It can't be done. And eventually somebody's always going to end up hurt. But...people heal, too, right?" She sounds like she's musing to herself as much as talking to Nadeen. "That's part of it. The hurt, and the healing."

"Yes, well, we're all hurting. It doesn't excuse further cruelty, but if I got chasing after hurt that is, if I go running from every hurt that MIGHT arise if I mistep, I'lll never do anything in my life of consequence. "

"Totally true. It's not about avoiding all harm. It's about minimizing the harm that you can see ahead of time, and making good on the harm that you couldn't prevent."

"I do see your point" She nods "And I'll try not to be..FIonesque about it" Wryly

(Pause or fade depending)