Second 👻 Story [Anonymous Text]

[hashtagafreakingghost]

[For the past few days, all Ashley's done is try to figure out how to get the PokéConnect anonymous. It'd been an idea in the back of her mind for a week or so and then- well, it became an urge and now here she is.]

I need to ask for some advice.
This might also turn out to be a moral question, maybe? I'm playing by ear.

The scenario:
You take part in something careless and thoughtlessly cruel. A tragedy occurs. One that costs lives. You've accidentally hurt a dear, close friend.
That friend then methodically and maliciously plans and carries out revenge that inadvertently puts your life, the lives of your friends, and their own life in danger.
What the hell do you do?
Is it right to be pissed when it's your fault it all happened?
IS it really your fault?
What's worse, a horrible accident or a plot purposely designed to hurt others?
How would you try to move forward?
How would you try to forgive yourself?
Do you deserve to?

Consider this a moral quandary if you will. I'd just really like some advice. Some opinions.

Comments

[loveisanopendoor]

You'd be surprised at how understanding people can be, I think. If you're comfortable enough disclosing your identity and reaching that point with someone, I'm sure it'll happen naturally and they'll understand c:

I'll keep my fingers crossed that he shows up one day, though, y'know? I think it'll be really good for you both, 'cause it's easy to unwind in a place like this.

[hashtagafreakingghost]

Maybe some day. That means accepting I'll be here for quite some time, though. I don't know if I'm comfortable with that yet.

Thank you either way. For the kind words and the hopes.

[loveisanopendoor]

Well, just let whatever happens happen, when it comes to that. Some people come and go, others stick around...it's weird like that, around here. No real way of knowing for sure what's gonna happen, but, hope is really the best thing you can have, right?

I'm Anna, by the way. If you, y'know, ever want to talk to me privately. You can do that and keep your anon on, if you ever want/need to :)

[hashtagafreakingghost]

Hope is a hard thing to come by for me nowadays. But I suppose I can try.

You're being incredibly nice. You and your sister both. I appreciate it all. It's one of the first times I've felt it's deserved in quite awhile.