Bah, you are, have been and will always be Cole Sumner. A person I’m happy to call a friend. Some days that may be more complicated than others, but you’re the same brave, intelligent guy who “allegedly” broke into the Morgan Library in order to find a spell to free the person he loved.
If anyone isn’t proud of you, then they haven’t really paid attention to you. I think Deidre will come around. It just seems like it’s complicated being her some days too.
Edit: So, does this mean we now need to figure out how Deidre got into Neithernor so we can send Cole back in after her with a box of candy and flowers or something? Cole, any chance we can see exactly what was on that receipt she was so excited about?
Hey old pal. I wrote down where the compass pointed me, and then the directions/guilds you guys eventually figured out from the locations. It also said I had a double Makers neat, but I don’t think that’s relevant.
I’ve heard the doors knocking a couple of times before, when she’s told me about the path she went on. I guess it’s a matter of wanting to go, of seeking it out? And then knowing how to open the door? Can’t say I haven’t tried to make them knock the past couple days, but so far, nothing.
I want to give her whatever time she needs. I mean, this is the last connection she has to her dad. But this place has been left for who knows how long. We don’t know what else is there.
From what we have learned its very possible Deeds is alone, if it offers any comfort that means no one is there to harm her.
Id say let the doors find you, but I understand the need to keep looking and forging forward, especially while a loved one is on the other side.
Edit: As for the matter of what IS there, we know she has found her family home (which I’m assuming is safe) and spotted a guild hall in the distance, it seems the Warren is close to the Thornmouths tower, perhaps she will find some solace there?
In all seriousness, why don’t you try and actively seek out the path? It is probably harder than it seems but I’d imagine its worth a minute or two of contemplating and or willing doors to knock.
Hey Cole, I echo the exact same sentiments as @Robert. You will always be Cole. The guy I owe lots and lots and lots of poutine and other canadian delicacies (yes, we have those). And who has saved our butts more times than I think I can count. But more importantly, a close friend, and someone I am incredibly proud to call my friend.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this intimate part of yourself. You don’t need to explain why you didn’t tell us you’re trans, or about your accident, that’s something deeply personal and we’re honored you chose to open up to us.
I’ve been trying to figure out the words to say to this…and I can honestly just say, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. I’m sorry your dad didn’t treat you like a good dad should. I was fortunate that the people who mattered the most were there for me when I came out as trans, but I know what it feels like to be treated like you’re broken, like you’re a freak. That’s not something I’d wish on anyone, ever.
Your reaction was perfectly reasonable, and I’m sure that Deeds will understand in the end. She’s a good person, and she clearly loves you. Tapping into those memories must have been really hard on you. But we’re all here to help you find your way back in, if that is what you want to do, or to try and find Deirdre in some other way, if you’d rather not go back to Neithernor. But we’re here for you, full stop.
That means a lot @Revenir, thanks for sharing that with me, and us. I have a great group of friends (here and irl) and Dee’s amazing. I don’t look back much on my childhood. On my dad. I made my peace with it. Sometimes you can’t bring everything with you on your way to becoming who you are. And that’s okay. It makes more room in your life.
