"The world's not as bad as you think it is." [hahaRIGHTPROMPTORIGHT]
Raising an eyebrow, the responding laugh was quiet and notably just the slightest bit hollow, arms crossing unconsciously. “I don’t think I’m an optimist.” He didn’t quite defend himself. “I’m not sure if I’m a pessimist, but certainly not an optimist. Disappointed idealist, perhaps?”
He realized at that point that he was more than likely not being a decent conversation partner. “Would you… happen to want to share a tale of optimistic silver linings for me, then?”











