It wasn't terrible by any means, just highly impersonal. You become accustomed to the idea that you won't have privacy, and likewise accustomed to the idea that nothing you own is going to be considered "yours" until the day you leave. Even then, it's difficult to acclimate to actually having anything of your own beyond that.
I didn't have many difficulties there - by that time I was well-acquainted with the idea of keeping my head down and not voicing thoughts on things unless it was necessary or something I couldn't abide not speaking up about.
...I didn't require much back then. As long as there was a reasonable amount of space and somewhere decent to sleep I had nothing to complain about.
[Sure, he's spoiled and used to living a lavish lifestyle, but even ignoring his background he can't see how Wesker can describe it so simply, like it wasn't really a bad experience. He certainly wouldn't want to be stuck in a place like that.]
The work I've done with the children there has been very... superficial, I suppose. I feel like I haven't really helped at all, after hearing about this.
Well, yes, that's all very true. But you know how I am, perhaps better than most people. I'm all about appearances and being as superficial as possible! Why, this might be the most in-depth conversation I've had in a long time!
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[...He's curious about the shitshow before but he probably won't get any answers about that, so.]
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It wasn't terrible by any means, just highly impersonal. You become accustomed to the idea that you won't have privacy, and likewise accustomed to the idea that nothing you own is going to be considered "yours" until the day you leave. Even then, it's difficult to acclimate to actually having anything of your own beyond that.
I didn't have many difficulties there - by that time I was well-acquainted with the idea of keeping my head down and not voicing thoughts on things unless it was necessary or something I couldn't abide not speaking up about.
...I didn't require much back then. As long as there was a reasonable amount of space and somewhere decent to sleep I had nothing to complain about.
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[Sure, he's spoiled and used to living a lavish lifestyle, but even ignoring his background he can't see how Wesker can describe it so simply, like it wasn't really a bad experience. He certainly wouldn't want to be stuck in a place like that.]
How did the adoption itself go?
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So my potential was high and I was well-skilled in remaining quiet and out of the way. Ideal for some people, really.
It went smoothly enough. As I said, we weren't close, but I'm appreciative.
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[That seems...]
Goodness. Well, I can certainly see why you were appreciative!
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[...]
You're unsettled, aren't you.
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[At least he'll admit it...?]
The work I've done with the children there has been very... superficial, I suppose. I feel like I haven't really helped at all, after hearing about this.
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[...]
I wonder if the children can tell that.
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[JAEGER...]
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[He holds up his hands as if in defense, but he drops them after a moment and loses the smile.]
...I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try being a bit more genuine, anyway.
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As long as you don't do it on a regular basis; it would almost be a shame to lose the knowledge that nothing we discuss means anything.
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[Don't worry, Wesker. You're (probably) safe from that!!]