Written in fairly large handwriting, on the slate.
You aren't kind, gentle or good. Don't ever lie to yourself about that.
And beneath that is:
Even if it isn't kind, you should tell things as you see it.
If you're going to be an asshole, at least have the decency to own it.
If someone tries to hurt you, you stab them.
There are other messages written on the slate. These seem to be more like quotes:
"Well, you're clever, insightful, and a devoted friend to those who have earned your trust.
Perhaps it's one of those."
"You're clever, insightful, a quick wit, often very funny, and a constant friend. Or, you know, I'd hope he sees that in you."
"It sounds like you were just what she needed.
I can see why you'd be so good at it. You've helped me think through a number of things as well."
"...I underestimated you. I didn't think you would remember all of that.
No, I wouldn't say it's a bad habit. Honestly I should be grateful you felt it was important to remember something like that."
"I don't want to become the sort of person who says they care for others, but then doesn't think about how what they do would actually affect those people. That's all."
"Knew you'd bounce back quick though. That's what I told D.Va. You're a survivor.
Why not? You're pragmatic, you take things for what they are. I'm sure you've been through shit - but you still got a good head on your shoulders. Even made it outta that fucked up ghost house."
And in one corner, there's something like a pros and cons list:
Eclipse: Wow I sure set myself up for this punchline ten months ago like a godsdamn idiot Fuck ████████ On the other hand it's MY name Mildly troublesome to tell people about a new name besides this but that's nothing There was a Skylark here before but, eh, whatever
Gracious Skylark: It's from my mom It'd match Crane and Shrike and honestly that's so much better It's not like the present me and the past me are all that different, apart from the baggage It's MY name I don't know how many people already know it but it'd make transitioning less awkward I guess
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You aren't kind, gentle or good. Don't ever lie to yourself about that.
And beneath that is:
Even if it isn't kind, you should tell things as you see it.
If you're going to be an asshole, at least have the decency to own it.
If someone tries to hurt you, you stab them.
There are other messages written on the slate. These seem to be more like quotes:
"Well, you're clever, insightful, and a devoted friend to those who have earned your trust.
Perhaps it's one of those."
"You're clever, insightful, a quick wit, often very funny, and a constant friend. Or, you know, I'd hope he sees that in you."
"It sounds like you were just what she needed.
I can see why you'd be so good at it. You've helped me think through a number of things as well."
"...I underestimated you. I didn't think you would remember all of that.
No, I wouldn't say it's a bad habit. Honestly I should be grateful you felt it was important to remember something like that."
"I don't want to become the sort of person who says they care for others, but then doesn't think about how what they do would actually affect those people. That's all."
"Knew you'd bounce back quick though. That's what I told D.Va. You're a survivor.
Why not? You're pragmatic, you take things for what they are. I'm sure you've been through shit - but you still got a good head on your shoulders. Even made it outta that fucked up ghost house."
And in one corner, there's something like a pros and cons list:
Eclipse:
Wow I sure set myself up for this punchline ten months ago like a godsdamn idiot
Fuck ████████
On the other hand it's MY name
Mildly troublesome to tell people about a new name besides this but that's nothing
There was a Skylark here before but, eh, whatever
Gracious Skylark:
It's from my mom
It'd match Crane and Shrike and honestly that's so much better
It's not like the present me and the past me are all that different, apart from the baggage
It's MY name
I don't know how many people already know it but it'd make transitioning less awkward I guess