And he does, Reid isn't just saying that in an attempt to be relatable, he's never tried particularly hard to be relatable because he doesn't see a point in altering his own views or feelings just to appear more aligned with someone else's. It wouldn't help, after all, it would only begin to perpetuate the belief of being on the same page when really, deep down, there'd always be the deep-rooted knowledge that something isn't right. That's not what he's interested in, Reid doesn't need to surround himself with people who don't want to know him for him, and he thinks he's done a rather good job of staying in the company of those who care for him as he is.
Alec has become one of those people, which doesn't really surprise Reid because in that particular way, they're considerably alike. Alec may have his secrets, he may keep things bottled up inside, but he is who he is. No apologies necessary, even less made.
"I think before I got here, I was... Well, I was fine. Every time someone asked, I was fine. I'm fortunate that I can say differently now, but I think being genuinely happy comes with time. Experiences, both good and bad, until you reach a point where you realize you really are in a solid place. It's not just with others, either, it's with yourself. I mean, I'm not an expert on the subject or anything, it still feels pretty new to me, but it just takes work. Work that's worth it. In my opinion, anyway."
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And he does, Reid isn't just saying that in an attempt to be relatable, he's never tried particularly hard to be relatable because he doesn't see a point in altering his own views or feelings just to appear more aligned with someone else's. It wouldn't help, after all, it would only begin to perpetuate the belief of being on the same page when really, deep down, there'd always be the deep-rooted knowledge that something isn't right. That's not what he's interested in, Reid doesn't need to surround himself with people who don't want to know him for him, and he thinks he's done a rather good job of staying in the company of those who care for him as he is.
Alec has become one of those people, which doesn't really surprise Reid because in that particular way, they're considerably alike. Alec may have his secrets, he may keep things bottled up inside, but he is who he is. No apologies necessary, even less made.
"I think before I got here, I was... Well, I was fine. Every time someone asked, I was fine. I'm fortunate that I can say differently now, but I think being genuinely happy comes with time. Experiences, both good and bad, until you reach a point where you realize you really are in a solid place. It's not just with others, either, it's with yourself. I mean, I'm not an expert on the subject or anything, it still feels pretty new to me, but it just takes work. Work that's worth it. In my opinion, anyway."