He truly cares, he just might not be so good at articulating it at first....
Contains: Implied Developing Relationship, Advice, Comfort, New Years
I'm always trying to get better at writing scripts and dialogue that feel more realistic, and Muriel I feel like is one of those characters who might not be able to communicate what he's thinking quickly or even perfectly every time, and so I wanted to explore that a bit with this audio! Also, I know that it can be easy to fall into the trap of New Year's being the only time when you can start something new, be it a habit, a hobby or whatever, and I just wanted to remind everyone that you don't have to do that, and even if you do and you don't stick to it perfectly, that's ok! You're not a failure, and I hope that this year brings you success!
~Audio Transcript Below~
Muriel: I....apologize.....I'm not....attempting to dampen your spirits.....
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It's.....natural....to feel that there is a......clean slate......at the beginning of each year......I am....not refuting that......
I simply......
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I do not wish for you to.....fall into the trap that so many have before......
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Damnit....that was.....harsher than I intended it to come out......please forgive me.....
-long pause-
-inhales deeply and exhales-
What I mean is......simply because it's a new year, that does not mean that it's the only time to start something new.....or change a habit.....or....whatever other resolutions that people have been telling themselves they will assuredly stick to this time......
-quickly-
Not that I'm saying that you're doing that--!
-groans-
I'm awful at explaining......I should just—forget I said anything, please....forgive me---
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If you're sure.....I don't wish to.....hurt your feelings.....
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Alright.....I'll.....try again......thank you.......
-deep inhale and exhale-
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The beginning of the new year.....is not the only opportunity for change.....of any kind......for starting a new hobby......for changing a habit......
We are afforded that opportunity every single day.....and one doesn't have to wait until the new year to grasp that opportunity.......
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The new year feels like the right time, as there are many, many others doing the same......I just.......I don't want you to make plans and......feel as though you are a failure if you don't keep up with them....perfectly.....
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There is pressure.....I suppose is what I'm saying.......and one....doesn't have to subscribe to that pressure.......
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And please allow me to reiterate that I don't think that you won't stick to something new, change or otherwise......
I just......
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Y-yes.......I.....care about your well being......
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Every day is a new day to try.....and even if you find that you don't.....or for some reason you can't......it doesn't mean that you won't.......and it doesn't mean that you're a failure.......
And even if you....."fall off the wagon"....as it were......it doesn't mean that you can't jump upon it again.....even if it takes you more time to do so.....
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You are not limited to how well you can stick to an arbitrary custom.....I suppose is the......core of what I'm trying to say......
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But if the......accountability of doing it in the new year help you....then please.....follow what will help you....I--
-sighs-
I apologize if this doesn't make any sense......it's—I'm trying to......get better at articulating my thoughts into words......and it's—-sigh-—difficult.....
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Because.....yes.....I.....care about you.....and......I....wanted to......give you a reminder.....that you don't have to be......perfect......to start something new....or change a habit or........
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-soft inhale and exhale-
Whatever it is you want to do.....I believe that you can do that......
I believe in you.......
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-clears throat-
So.....that is all I.....wanted to say.......I apologize that it.....took so long to get to that point.....
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I mean--thank you....for your patience.......I am.....also trying to get better at.....apologizing all of the time.......instead I'm trying to.....thank people more......for giving me time......and patience......
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-soft peck to his cheek-
Ah--Y-you.......You're welcome.......