[Well, he's being no help in determining his preferences, but at least she's gaining a bit of knowledge nonetheless. The picture that he paints is... chaotic? That might be the best word. Someone had aspirations, but the trajectory of their means sounds tawdry. A base variety sort of ambition. She's seen the type before.]
[Now she feels a little insulted.]
Well, that's quite the ghost to contend with. I certainly don't harbor any of those intentions, though I suppose it won't do much to simply say so.
[There's a notable delay in her texts, a brief pause of thought. Should she say more? He says that he doesn't see it and barely understands it, and she appreciates that candid assessment. But he's also borrowed this lunacy before. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to put even that speculation to bed.]
You're right, though. I'm no subordinate of yours. I have no interest in power (whatever that should entail here), even less interest in men, and I find your willfulness to be one of your most endearing qualities. Frankly, and I hope you don't mind my forwardness-- I was expecting a little better from this ghost. They sound dreadfully common.
However... I can understand his concern. I hope they didn't cause you too much trouble.
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[Now she feels a little insulted.]
Well, that's quite the ghost to contend with. I certainly don't harbor any of those intentions, though I suppose it won't do much to simply say so.
[There's a notable delay in her texts, a brief pause of thought. Should she say more? He says that he doesn't see it and barely understands it, and she appreciates that candid assessment. But he's also borrowed this lunacy before. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to put even that speculation to bed.]
You're right, though. I'm no subordinate of yours. I have no interest in power (whatever that should entail here), even less interest in men, and I find your willfulness to be one of your most endearing qualities. Frankly, and I hope you don't mind my forwardness-- I was expecting a little better from this ghost. They sound dreadfully common.
However... I can understand his concern. I hope they didn't cause you too much trouble.