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alright my brain's drained but I might as well smash this out.
while I understand you shared the same reason as I did to throw stuff out there, it doesn't change the general vibe that melissa's only really there to fix em. that isn't to say his mental health shouldn't be touched on or addressed, however I think "fixing him" shouldn't be the crux of their relationship, rather a mutual growth between the two- it feels more natural imo and gives mel more time to develop, leading to a more balanced feeling rather than weighing mostly on mel doing the heavy lifting.
>I would like to hear how you think Janet and Greene become friends if he actively avoids people even when out in the woods.
repeated glancing interactions on the trails, and a silent, mutual understanding made over countless months. I'd like to think janet takes time innawoods the same reason greene does and just wants to keep on trudging along undisturbed, yet they frequent the trails so often they just keep crossing paths. they slowly get used to seeing each-other in the old growth, exchanging a nod or curt greeting, a short question or a pointer to new trails the other has yet to explore- yet they never overstep. this goes on for a good while, they get a little more talkative, and one of greene's trails merges with janet's and they walk alongside each other- the only exchange was a quick glance and a small smile; not a word was said, just two taking in the moment together.
my main idea with those two being buddies is a mutual understanding of isolation, the importance of this break provided by the quiet forest- yet that doesn't mean it has to be done alone. I think the best way to look at it is that neither greene nor janet is forced into anything, they can leave at any time- yet that's exactly why they stick around. well that and janet makes some nice food over the fire and greene's occasional stories are funny, but still. they don't ask anything from each other, and that lets them relax and act on their own terms, which allows someone like greene to make friends even if they don't like socializing.
> I believe she is in a much better position to, more capable of, and is more willing to, help Greene fix his problems.
funnily enough, I'm of the impression she's far LESS likely to help him when shit hits the fan, especially with his psychosis or whathaveyou. part of the reason she wanted to get away from her old life was the stress of her father's bouts of insanity and live an idealized life, do you honestly think she'd tolerate her boyfriend being a constant reminder of her father's sanity or the stress his condition caused? would her social disconnect not cause difficulties when discussing and handling his poor mental state? I dunno!
you mentioned before that Greene's e4 is with mel, and you know what? you're right! because I don't see any other ending where she not only ground herself in time, but grows to accept him fully for who he is and overlook the less desirable aspects. I know that sounds meanspirited, but as far as I can tell they both have to grow pretty well for things to work out properly.
then again, I'm also of the impression that cynthia of all people would be most likely to empathize with him and his condition after her own shitty condition, so ehhhhhhh.
>Hey, some of us like mushy romance. That being said you've done a pretty good job at bringing some depth to it.
and that's a-okay. even though it's not my favorite, it's still the most popular and deserves exploration and depth, proper development, you know?
anyways this is FAR too late a reply, but whatever. sorry if this sounds mean or agressive, i slept like shit so I'm a bit pointy. next time there's discussion it'll be better on my end