genessia | [anonymous text]

Dear "Auntie,"

My older gentleman friend is very lonely and keeps hanging out with young ladies only one-fourth his age.

How do I tell him to get a life and make friends with women his own age?

- Smoker

P.S. Please post this publicly so he can see it and take a hint. Thanks.

I feel it is very brave of you to speak of your "friend". Perhaps he is lonely or in need of company. Still I feel, Mr. Smoker, that if he were to be wise he would keep to himself and not take in children under suspicious circumstances.

Kindest regards,

Auntie

[OH DAMN.]

[SHOTS FIRED!!!]

~~IT WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS!!!~~ [Deletes that :T Besides, who is he kidding, it was hella suspicious.]

I thank you for your sage wisdom and advice.

- Smoker

[CONSIDER HIM COWED!]

Edited 2016-07-29 01:12 (UTC)

[and so he will. You are not a Fleet Admiral quite yet, little frog]

Dear Auntie

Many whom I care about have gone on a dark path, in diverse ways. Some have fallen for lies and illusions, some are proud, and some have indulged in wicked practices. How do you bring people you care about to repentance?

-Concerned friend

My dear Concerned Friend,

The long and the short of it is, you do not. They are your friends and so you must allow them to make their own decisions. Should those decisions deviate from what you consider wise or moral, then it is up to you to decide if the friendship should continue or not.

You could talk to them openly, of course, and share your concerns. Perhaps even warn them you will contact the proper authorities should wicked practices continue. Though I admit they do seem pretty lackluster in a place such as this.

Otherwise, I feel the best way aside from talking is to lead by example. Perhaps they will follow your lead and perhaps they will not-- but perhaps you may attract others who are more aligned with your thoughts, feelings and concerns.

I wish you luck.

Kindest regards,

Auntie

Dear Auntie,

I'm a recent arrival here. In thinking about how I can help the community, my... friend has suggested I could be helpful by opening a school to teach the sword. I like the idea, but I don't know the first thing about running a civilian business. Is there someone I can reach out to? I know there are so many children here, and I want to keep them safe however I can. Thank you very much!

-Tashigi

Edited (Maybe this is the right html? idefk) 2016-07-29 01:43 (UTC)

[Well... now this is surprising. He hadn't known she arrived. Did Smoker know? Should he tell--? Mm nah. If Smoker didn't know now he would eventually. But the Marines about equal the pirates now. Interesting... What kind of game is being played, he wonders.]

My dear Tashigi,

Mercy! Children wielding weapons? That sounds dangerous if you ask me. Also you must consider that not all who take such lessons would use that power to do good. Can you accept such responsibility?

Another aspect to consider... Those with weapons have a tendency to use them or have weapons used on them. Are you willing to accept the responsibility of children learning the right and wrong time to utilize such weapons? And if they should make a mistake?

You say 'civilian business', which leads me to think you are from some military organization. Forgive me if I am wrong-- However you must understand that these children, or indeed others who take the class, will not have the framing or discipline of the military to fall back on. Some may leave under-trained... on top of all the aforementioned problems.

My advice is this... You have newly arrived. Take some time to see what this place truly requires. Seek a need to fill, not the opposite way around. If you still choose to open your school do so going in with both eyes open. Understand the consequences and your responsibilities. Otherwise you may be doing more harm than good.

Kindest regards,

Auntie

Edited 2016-07-29 01:53 (UTC)

Auntie,

Thank you. I've let my desire to help blind me to caution. I will take this to heart and be sure I think it through before I make any decisions.

I do want to point out one thing, however. Children will always make mistakes. That's why they need good teachers, and while I may not be ready to take on that role yet, I know I will be.

Once again, thank you!

-Tashigi

I'm having a personal struggle here and I hope you can give me a hand. What does a man do when an anonymous person calling themselves "Auntie" appears on the network giving out free advice when they probably aren't an aunt at all and it's kind of weirding you out but in a lowkey sort of way?

- Bob's Your Uncle

My dear Tashigi,

I have no doubts you will succeed in anything you set your mind to.

Kindest Regards,

Auntie

[After all, she had a good mentor]

My dear Uncle Bob,

I suggest you take a deep breath, close your eyes, and realize no one is forcing you to engage. I fear you are being antagonizing simply because you are seeking attention or validation.

I see you, Uncle Bob. I validate you.

You are not alone.

Kindest regards,

Auntie

I never understand these things but, I guess sometimes it can help right?

With any problem?

Dear Auntie,

I have a condition that makes it impossible for me to remain outdoors for extended periods of time during the summer season. While reading is just fine, I find being unable to go outside and be with the world dreadful.
How can I entertain myself in my solitude until the winter season arrives?

-Anastasia

The only way to understand is to try it out for yourself. Whether or not it helps depends on what you, dear reader, decide to do with the advice given.

My dear Anastasia,

That does sound like a vexing condition and so, not knowing the full extent of the situation, my advice is two fold:

Firstly, have you checked with doctors about how to work around said condition? I cannot say how many, but I am sure there are at least a few from different worlds than your own who may be able to suggest or help with a way to get you outside more.

Secondly, if solitude is your problem, find a way to bring people to you. Start a book club, knitting circle or the like. Take tea somewhere perhaps, or a part time job that will keep you indoors. Or you could follow the time honored tradition of having a house party now and again.

Being constrained indoors need not be lonely.

Best wishes,

Auntie

Dear Auntie,

I have not seen any doctors, and I do not think they will be able to suggest anything better than what I have now.

However, I do like the idea of bringing people to me. I will just need to think of something that I like and can do that other people like as well.

Thank you for your suggestions.

-Anastasia

I guess that is true.

Might as well give it a shot. Basically, I love someone who doesn't love me back and my mind knows they never will, but pushing down the emotions while it works now and again doesn't work in the long run.

So is there a way to move forward without having to stop talking to the person?

A broken heart is difficult to mend. However pushing down the feelings is only filling the holes in the dam, not stopping the river. Though you seem aware of this.

The only way to move on from such a trouble is to move through it which is the hard part. There are several ways which this can be done.

Find someone to talk to and express your feelings to, the good and the bad.
Find a creative outlet.
Remind yourself that you can still care for this person even if the level of affection is not what you had hoped for.

Finally, remember that there is more than one kind of love, and more than one person to love. Try and find your contentment in what you have versus what you cannot have and etcetera

Good luck, my dear anonymous

Kindest Regards,

Auntie.

You are quite welcome, my dear Anastasia.

Good luck to you.

Kindest Regards,

Auntie

Well I already have a creative outlet and do the third one often.

So log as they are happy, I'm happy that is all that matters. But... talking about it openly might actually help.

Thank you.

You are welcome. I hope it works out for you.

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