★ “What’s the use if it’s only a distraction? I know once I’m finished, I’ll have to face reality again. If I want a short term distraction, all I need to do is sit down with my friend here for a bit.” She gestures to a large and nearly empty bottle of Jack Daniel’s, the cap remaining unskrewed for easier access.
“Temporary happiness is just what it is: Temporary. I want long term quiet, long term peace. I know these wishes are naive, sure, but I can’t help but yearn for it in times like these.”
She glances at the glass that Macen shields and pouts, swiping at it.
“Give that back! Witholdin’ that cup ain’t gonna help anyone.”
“Well, you’re right about it bein’ naive.”
Macen snickered when she reached over to grab at her glass and raised it up over his head. “Is that a threat? You don’t scare me, Allison. You're always gonna be the little girl in the frilly white dress to me.”
Still he eased the cup back down onto the counter and turned to pick up the whiskey bottle, bringing it over and pouring her a small (supervised) amount while he continued.
“My point stands. You gotta know how to manage it. Find temporary – healthier – solutions more often so it don’t become too much. That’s what everyone does, y’know, unless you’re livin’ in blissful ignorance. I don’t recommend that either.”
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