I doubt it, but I guess I can't really know for sure. The human brain is pretty elastic - we can adapt to some really weird shit if we have to. And it's sink or swim here, so...
[A pause that's the equivalent of a shrug.]
We cope until we can't, you know?
[She'd recently found a serial number in her own genetic code.]
I would think there are those ready to help those in peril of drowning, or even those who but fear it, or struggle to keep atop the water. Reaching for a hand to haul you from the water.
( And there is just the slightest pause, ) Or acquire a fine seagoing vessel.
Do. In my experience, sailors seem to have a fondness for large hats. Perhaps they serve as a floatation device.
( There is just a bit of a smile in her voice. ) I'm glad. I suspect you might be needing of more rest, rather than my chatter, though— I can take my leave, if you like?
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Do you think you? In a state of denial?
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[A pause that's the equivalent of a shrug.]
We cope until we can't, you know?
[She'd recently found a serial number in her own genetic code.]
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I've some notion.
Sink or swim need not be the only alternatives.
It happens to the best of us
single noble tear etc
( And there is just the slightest pause, ) Or acquire a fine seagoing vessel.
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...I don't know anything about boats.
[Yes, she knows it was a metaphor. Still.]
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( Conspiratorially: ) I have seen several boats. Very impressive they were.
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Kidding aside... you've already been a big help.
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( There is just a bit of a smile in her voice. ) I'm glad. I suspect you might be needing of more rest, rather than my chatter, though— I can take my leave, if you like?
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