[Completely understanding, Cater nods. Of course, his own pain was--and has been--moreso ignored than unrecognized. Certainly, there are plenty of other feelings he's been denying to acknowledge, as well, especially in Duplicity.]
It takes a lot to admit when you have a problem...and even more to ask for help.
[He's done plenty of thinking, plenty of self-reflection and discussion. But every time he's faced with a choice to be open and honest...he chokes up, falls back on old habits. Cater spent so long having no hands held out to him for support that now what they're there, it's a scary thought, trusting they won't let him flounder.]
You've really worked hard on yourself. You've come a long way.
[Riddle nods in return. Especially considering how prideful he could be. And yet, he was shown such patience and kindness that that resistance too slowly melted away.]
I was fortunate enough to have some really wonderful help.
And now I'm going to pay that forward to you. One day, one step at a time.
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It takes a lot to admit when you have a problem...and even more to ask for help.
[He's done plenty of thinking, plenty of self-reflection and discussion. But every time he's faced with a choice to be open and honest...he chokes up, falls back on old habits. Cater spent so long having no hands held out to him for support that now what they're there, it's a scary thought, trusting they won't let him flounder.]
You've really worked hard on yourself. You've come a long way.
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I was fortunate enough to have some really wonderful help.
And now I'm going to pay that forward to you. One day, one step at a time.