Youth often provokes recklessness. What is more essential is that you did not repeat the same mistake.

[But how interesting. The sort of individual who would invite such a game seemed both whimsical and confident -- and while Ruka hadn't elaborated the precise favor, it was obvious she regretted her involvement. His gaze slid to her eyepatch.]

But back to your relationships. Are you thinking that you would prefer to refine coping mechanisms, or begin tearing down the walls put up?