[It was definitely an accusation. Good on you for noticing, friend. Sorry, but that just kind of struck an uncomfortable nerve. Because he DOES have talent. Lots of it. But he was under the impression that Hinata liked him because...he's him?? Not because he's talented???]
Forgive me, but it certainly sounds as though that is what you were trying to imply. Or is it that you mistakenly believe you can hold yourself to a completely different standard than everyone else?
[...oops, okay that was a little harsh, wasn't it? Yeah...probably. Faize sighs. Hold on, let him try that again. In a less accusatory tone. Melt that ice a little.]
Hajime...it sounds to me as though you put far too much stock in talent. Either that, or you are still selling yourself far too short. And perhaps I am the last person you want to hear that from, but I assure you...lacking talent does not make you nobody. I cannot stress this point to you enough. You are Hajime Hinata, and though you may be an ordinary human being, you are an admirable one. One that I am proud to call one of my closest friends.
Regardless of whether or not you have a great talent or none at all, that fact will not change. I admire you for the qualities you possess. Qualities that have nothing to do with any sort of quantifiable skill or ability. You are a strong person, Hajime. You are brave and loyal, kind-hearted and honest...and you always seem to know exactly what to do or say in any given situation, especially where the feelings or others are concerned. Relating to others in such a way... [He shakes his head.] that is not something that just anybody can do. And it's certainly not something that a nobody could accomplish. Truthfully, it is one of the things I admire most about you. At times, I even find myself envious of this ability of yours.
[Maybe framing it that way will make Hinata see it as something worthwhile?]
As to what you will do when we leave... [When. Not if. When.] Truthfully, that is something you will need to discover for yourself. However...I will at least say that a lack of talent is no reason to give up on these desires you have held for so long. [The whole "be somebody to be proud of", "be a useful member of society" thing.] With enough dedication and hard work, I believe that you can achieve them.
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Forgive me, but it certainly sounds as though that is what you were trying to imply. Or is it that you mistakenly believe you can hold yourself to a completely different standard than everyone else?
[...oops, okay that was a little harsh, wasn't it? Yeah...probably. Faize sighs. Hold on, let him try that again. In a less accusatory tone. Melt that ice a little.]
Hajime...it sounds to me as though you put far too much stock in talent. Either that, or you are still selling yourself far too short. And perhaps I am the last person you want to hear that from, but I assure you...lacking talent does not make you nobody. I cannot stress this point to you enough. You are Hajime Hinata, and though you may be an ordinary human being, you are an admirable one. One that I am proud to call one of my closest friends.
Regardless of whether or not you have a great talent or none at all, that fact will not change. I admire you for the qualities you possess. Qualities that have nothing to do with any sort of quantifiable skill or ability. You are a strong person, Hajime. You are brave and loyal, kind-hearted and honest...and you always seem to know exactly what to do or say in any given situation, especially where the feelings or others are concerned. Relating to others in such a way... [He shakes his head.] that is not something that just anybody can do. And it's certainly not something that a nobody could accomplish. Truthfully, it is one of the things I admire most about you. At times, I even find myself envious of this ability of yours.
[Maybe framing it that way will make Hinata see it as something worthwhile?]
As to what you will do when we leave... [When. Not if. When.] Truthfully, that is something you will need to discover for yourself. However...I will at least say that a lack of talent is no reason to give up on these desires you have held for so long. [The whole "be somebody to be proud of", "be a useful member of society" thing.] With enough dedication and hard work, I believe that you can achieve them.
[Shoot for the stars, Earth boy.]