[Squall honestly doesn't know how to deal with this. Zell had a point, and he can see where he is coming from but he doesn't know how to help. He's never been good with people or trying to do what Zell is in gaining respect. He frowns and rubs at his scar as he tries to think of what to say.]
I mean...Maybe he doesn't acknowledge you give him comfort but you do. The way he acted around you in the mansion is so different how he acts around me. Hell, you two are dating before me and Seifer even know what we're doing. I noticed how he looks at you Zell, he cares deeply for you and I don't think I really agree about loving someone without respecting them. If you didn't respect someone I can't see a relationship ever working out. It wouldn't be right....[He thinks back on his own relationships, mainly his with Rinoa and to him that was a case of love with no respect.] I think that's what me and Rinoa had. I...still can't really explain my own feelings but with her I felt more like an object, a status symbol. When I think of my relationship with Cloud though I don't feel like that. He cares about me and sometimes it's hard to always notice but he does and I'm someone he can come to when he needs it. I never felt that way with Rinoa. I shouldered a lot by myself with her and ti shouldn't be like that. You and Seifer I think fit more along with me and Cloud.
[He just sighs once more and closes his eyes] I doubt I'm helping you at all right now. Maybe you two are just so similar you're butting heads or maybe you're right and he doesn't respect you. I don't agree with it but if that is the case then go be stern with him. Tell him it's not okay for him to say those things. That's what I would do. It might start an argument but I think he likes it when he sees someone stand up to him. It shows a strength there. You're one of the strongest people I know so I know you can do it. I have full trust that it will work out. Just remember some things that work for you might not work for others, but he shouldn't just be dismissive over it.
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Date: 2022-12-15 03:47 pm (UTC)I mean...Maybe he doesn't acknowledge you give him comfort but you do. The way he acted around you in the mansion is so different how he acts around me. Hell, you two are dating before me and Seifer even know what we're doing. I noticed how he looks at you Zell, he cares deeply for you and I don't think I really agree about loving someone without respecting them. If you didn't respect someone I can't see a relationship ever working out. It wouldn't be right....[He thinks back on his own relationships, mainly his with Rinoa and to him that was a case of love with no respect.] I think that's what me and Rinoa had. I...still can't really explain my own feelings but with her I felt more like an object, a status symbol. When I think of my relationship with Cloud though I don't feel like that. He cares about me and sometimes it's hard to always notice but he does and I'm someone he can come to when he needs it. I never felt that way with Rinoa. I shouldered a lot by myself with her and ti shouldn't be like that. You and Seifer I think fit more along with me and Cloud.
[He just sighs once more and closes his eyes] I doubt I'm helping you at all right now. Maybe you two are just so similar you're butting heads or maybe you're right and he doesn't respect you. I don't agree with it but if that is the case then go be stern with him. Tell him it's not okay for him to say those things. That's what I would do. It might start an argument but I think he likes it when he sees someone stand up to him. It shows a strength there. You're one of the strongest people I know so I know you can do it. I have full trust that it will work out. Just remember some things that work for you might not work for others, but he shouldn't just be dismissive over it.