He did want to emphasize Fei Du isn’t a monster; however, there was no need for him to even bother mentioning the word right now. He isn’t going to give Fei Du inward ammunition to which he can cling.
Gently, he brushes his fingers over Fei Du’s cheek, wiping the wetness away even if it’s only momentary. Then he lifts his arms and embraces Fei Du’s shoulders, drawing him to himself. Hugging him lightly—in case Fei Du may want to pull away.]
Someone terrible has hurt you for a long time, Mr. Fei. Even without that in the way, it is hardest of all to love yourself when you are human. I have seen it many times. Again and again. The worst humans have to give.
But humans can change. I have seen that, too, as loathe as I am to admit.
You don’t have to be afraid of President Fei Du anymore. The only Fei Du that exists is the Fei Du I’m holding right now, the one mourning Mr. Luo. And he would never hurt any human or animal because he knows the value of human life. He always has, or he would have never tried to hurt himself as a reminder.
I want you to forgive yourself, Mr. Fei. And I want you to trust more in yourself now so you can find better ways to help when you feel out of control.
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He did want to emphasize Fei Du isn’t a monster; however, there was no need for him to even bother mentioning the word right now. He isn’t going to give Fei Du inward ammunition to which he can cling.
Gently, he brushes his fingers over Fei Du’s cheek, wiping the wetness away even if it’s only momentary. Then he lifts his arms and embraces Fei Du’s shoulders, drawing him to himself. Hugging him lightly—in case Fei Du may want to pull away.]
Someone terrible has hurt you for a long time, Mr. Fei. Even without that in the way, it is hardest of all to love yourself when you are human. I have seen it many times. Again and again. The worst humans have to give.
But humans can change. I have seen that, too, as loathe as I am to admit.
You don’t have to be afraid of President Fei Du anymore. The only Fei Du that exists is the Fei Du I’m holding right now, the one mourning Mr. Luo. And he would never hurt any human or animal because he knows the value of human life. He always has, or he would have never tried to hurt himself as a reminder.
I want you to forgive yourself, Mr. Fei. And I want you to trust more in yourself now so you can find better ways to help when you feel out of control.