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Mm, but if that did happen, it might hurt the other person if you ignore it and act like nothing happened. If you don't want to take it any further right now, or you're not sure how you feel, that's okay. But you should let them know. If you're worried about it, they might be too.

I guess you can say it would be a kindness, for you to do so. For a friend.

[...there's a pause before this one sends.]

how did you do that

What?

you did that thing my sister did where you sound too right for me to fight you on it!!! (ง•̀^•́)ง

i mean i don't think he thinks it's that big of a deal anyway

but you just SOUND REALLY RIGHT

Oh! Oh, is that so?

Hmmm... well, I can't say I am anywhere close to being like your sister, but I think that's because we have something in common. Can you guess what that is?

are you gonna tell me it's that you both went to law school? （；￣︶￣）

[ ...because she'd believe it, like, man, cass, everyone's a lawyer in her world ]

I didn't know that about her! But no, I didn't.

No, what I think your sister and I share is that we care about you, Maya, and we want to make sure you get what's best for you. Only you can make your decisions, but when you do I want you to follow your heart, and when you do, I'll support that decision. That's what's most important.

[m-man, Cass, now Maya has all these warm fuzzies and melancholy memories. How dare.

...she isn't even sure how to react for a moment-- when was the last time a woman who wasn't Mia was this kind to her?]

what if my heart wants to wait it out a little

[...ugh.]

like not to ignore stuff or anything just to figure it out! Cos like i said
Im pretty sure it wasnt a big deal

But y'know

Communication and stuff

I think that's a good idea. There's no need to rush into anything.

Listen to yourself. You have friends who'll listen to your voice, but only you can hear the voice in your own heart.

How'd you get so smart, huh??

thanks ms Cass

I had to make sure my sister shared some of her smart genes.

But you're welcome! If you need someone to listen again, you know where to find me. I'm always wishing for your happiness, Maya :)

[ ...It actually takes a little while for Maya to reply again. ]

you had a sister too?

Hm? Oh, yeah. To Hiro and Tadashi I am Aunt Cass. I'm their mother's sister.

cool

younger or older??

Older! We had a few years between us!

my sister was older too

10 years older actually!!

Oh really? Then you must've had such an inspiring role model growing up. Considering she's your sister, I bet she was super pretty too.

she was sooooo gorgeous! she had tons of admirers i'm pretty sure

but she was also

[ Cass won't know how long she's paused before writing this, but-- ]

mia was the one who took care of me since my mom left.

she was amazing

[Cass never had any other intentions, but that confession means a lot to her and she pauses, too, letting that sink in. She doesn't miss the continued usage of the past tense.]

I see. Then you must have so many memories with her. Sisters are like that. And I can see that she was amazing -- she raised such a fantastic young woman right here :)

[Behind the feed, Maya wants to hide her face.

This kind of praise is nice. Really nice.]

you're too flattering!! |ω-o)ﾟ

but she really was the best at like, everything

you're pretty great too though

You're too sweet! I'm just super old and practiced. You gotta practice if you want to stay on top of a kid like Hiro. But thank you （´・ω・｀）ノ・∵+。∵・*

My sister was pretty great at everything too. It's pretty inspiring, isn't it?

nah old people have way less spirit than you B ) you're a cool aunt

but yeah it is. I guess sometimes I just worry that I can't do stuff like she did, y'know? she made everything look easy except like

baking

Well it's natural that you can't do things like she did, Maya. You're Maya! Not your sister. I felt the same way about mine, too. She couldn't bake a cake for all that she tried but leave her to do everything else and she was golden.

But what I've learned from watching Hiro and Tadashi is that no matter how natural and easy the younger one thinks things come to their big brothers and sisters, those big siblings put in a lot of work where the little ones weren't watching. Like Kaneda and the eggs he made for that little friend of his.

yeah
I guess you're right. he did work pretty hard on that
I didn't know it was just for ken though what a NERD

i guess i just always thought sis was good at everything cos she could stick it out until the end... but you're right

[ she just hopes being Maya is enough. ]

He didn't say it directly but it wasn't hard to guess. He's a lot kinder than he thinks. He even came to check in on me and Hiro while Tadashi was gone. Don't let him know I told you though! He'll get embarrassed.

Natural talent isn't all that's important. Effort and tenacity are just as, if not more, important, and your sister knew that. I think you have the same strengths in you. Just remember one thing for me: Nobody can be Maya Fey but you, so be the best you that you want to be.