12-26-2025, 01:52 AM
So much of what Seren said was correct. At the very least, in between tours, the band got to settle, but on tour, you never really completely unpacked. She wasn’t sure what she left behind though. Probably moments like this. Moments where she was just Casey. Not Casey the rock star - not that she minded being a rock star, but sometimes it was nice to be just Casey.
Casey gave her a look of gratitude when she said Casey could share. She wouldn’t go too deep, but it was nice to have release. The pressure had built up for awhile, and even though she had vented at times, this would be the first since she had started to truly accept things.
”The truth of it is I was raised in a strict and oppressive religious tradition. Everything I did was measure against what my parents and church leaders saw as perfection. It was difficult and confusing to deal with as an adolescent girl growing up. As a result - I felt guilty about a lot of things - even for existing at times. And since it was during formative years - well - it lingered.” she smile. ”But I’m dealing with it now. I’ll be okay.”
Casey sighed, feeling relieved at letting that out - even non-specifics. ”Thank you for listening to that. I know it’s kind of odd to bring up those sort of things when you just met someone.” Casey felt her attraction getting stronger and she smiled brightly. ”You’re very easy to talk to.”
She rested her arms on the table, hands still cradling her mug. ”Sounds like you do a lot of research - folklore and history. Do you have a specialty or favorite subject? she asked, interested but also wondering how best to bring up that she was liking Seren. It had been a long time since she had even thought about things like this. Maybe it would be best to just focus on friendship for now.
Casey gave her a look of gratitude when she said Casey could share. She wouldn’t go too deep, but it was nice to have release. The pressure had built up for awhile, and even though she had vented at times, this would be the first since she had started to truly accept things.
”The truth of it is I was raised in a strict and oppressive religious tradition. Everything I did was measure against what my parents and church leaders saw as perfection. It was difficult and confusing to deal with as an adolescent girl growing up. As a result - I felt guilty about a lot of things - even for existing at times. And since it was during formative years - well - it lingered.” she smile. ”But I’m dealing with it now. I’ll be okay.”
Casey sighed, feeling relieved at letting that out - even non-specifics. ”Thank you for listening to that. I know it’s kind of odd to bring up those sort of things when you just met someone.” Casey felt her attraction getting stronger and she smiled brightly. ”You’re very easy to talk to.”
She rested her arms on the table, hands still cradling her mug. ”Sounds like you do a lot of research - folklore and history. Do you have a specialty or favorite subject? she asked, interested but also wondering how best to bring up that she was liking Seren. It had been a long time since she had even thought about things like this. Maybe it would be best to just focus on friendship for now.