{FAILED LOCK TO CATERINA}

[bentflame]

I need to go back to Earth for a few days. Lisa's mother is in the hospital, and it's potentially very serious.

I'll be contactable if I'm needed.

Comments

[guiltapalooza]

And you care about Lisa, so it's hard for you, too?

[emberandash.livejournal.com]

I don't want to see her upset, if that's what you mean.

[guiltapalooza]

Yeah, I mean, it's usually how it works. Someone you care about gets upset, and then you're in the pits, too. It's all... empathy.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

... Empathy.

[guiltapalooza]

Feeling something someone else feels. Empathy.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure how much I do that.

[guiltapalooza]

But you must do it at least a little. You said so, with Lisa.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

You have to feel the same things as someone in order to love them?

[guiltapalooza]

Maybe not have to, but it's pretty common.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

[...]

I love her. More than anything.

[guiltapalooza]

Then I'm glad you found her. Everyone should feel that way about their mom.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Yes. And just because I'm different doesn't mean I love her any less, or care about how she feels any less. We are connected.

[guiltapalooza]

Of course. Your mom is your mom. That part I get no trouble.

[emberandash.livejournal.com]

Good.