[ Snake couldn't even imagine such an existence. This kid had led two lives? Or was it three? He didn't really know, couldn't fully understand since some things were being left out.
But what he did know is she had a terrible burden to bear-- a kid like her having memories from way before she was even born... Another life. The old soldier reached a hand forward, taking one of Heather's. He wasn't the best at comforting anyone, and he'd be a liar if he tried to make anyone believe otherwise, but he could see her discomfort, the expression on her face...
No kid should have to go through that. David thought of the words, tried to pick something to say... ]
You'll survive. You're a tough kid, I haven't met many like you... You're strong, you've got a lot of life in you. You'll make it through, you'll keep on living.
[ He stares at her, a hard gaze. ] I might not fully understand what you're going through, what it must be like... But I've never known any Alessa. That thing I saw... That wasn't you.
You're Heather Mason. A tough kid who doesn't let anyone tell her what to do, no one but herself. You've been through some shit, but you'll survive and come out tougher than ever. [ Shakes his head a bit; he can't really tell if he's being harsh or not. Not so great at the motivational stuff here. ] You can't control your past life... But you can control this one. Only you, no one else.
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But what he did know is she had a terrible burden to bear-- a kid like her having memories from way before she was even born... Another life. The old soldier reached a hand forward, taking one of Heather's. He wasn't the best at comforting anyone, and he'd be a liar if he tried to make anyone believe otherwise, but he could see her discomfort, the expression on her face...
No kid should have to go through that. David thought of the words, tried to pick something to say... ]
You'll survive. You're a tough kid, I haven't met many like you... You're strong, you've got a lot of life in you. You'll make it through, you'll keep on living.
[ He stares at her, a hard gaze. ] I might not fully understand what you're going through, what it must be like... But I've never known any Alessa. That thing I saw... That wasn't you.
You're Heather Mason. A tough kid who doesn't let anyone tell her what to do, no one but herself. You've been through some shit, but you'll survive and come out tougher than ever. [ Shakes his head a bit; he can't really tell if he's being harsh or not. Not so great at the motivational stuff here. ] You can't control your past life... But you can control this one. Only you, no one else.