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[red_song]

He is concerned.

[hypoxic]

He's most likely upset. If he's like you are, it might be frightening to have an involuntary bodily function.

Think about how you would feel if you were in his place.

[red_song]

I will never be in his place.

[hypoxic]

Most likely not. But if you want to understand someone else's suffering, it can be a helpful thought exercise to consider their experiences as if they were happening to you. An "if" statement, not a "when" statement.

>> If you found yourself in a position of stress and suddenly began to leak in ways you could not explain, then _____________

Solve for the variable.

[red_song]

I have not been put into this position.

[hypoxic]

But you potentially could in the future. You are equally capable of leaking.

[red_song]

No. This will not happen.

[hypoxic]

How can you be certain?

[red_song]

I have no reason to leak.

[hypoxic]

[Well that is objectively not true, Proto.]

And you think you never will?

[red_song]

Never ever will.

[hypoxic]

"Ever" is a long time.

[red_song]

I'm a machine. My function is long term.

[hypoxic]

And how does that reconcile with the flesh and blood you currently find yourself moving around inside?

[red_song]

shut up.

[hypoxic]

Does this mean you've found a suitable answer to your questions?

[red_song]

You're frustrating.

[hypoxic]

I see no reason to argue with that.

[red_song]

Good. So don't.

[hypoxic]

And are you now waiting for me to let you have the last word?

[red_song]

[Well, he was. But the guy didn't. So he just tosses his phone aside and doesn't respond.]