I think Willa might surprise you. But I'm not going to tell you what you should do here. I've known plenty of people who shame others for not being ready to be open, and I hate it. I've known plenty of people who mean to be encouraging, too, and it can feel--
[He sorts through his words for a moment.] It can make you feel ashamed, less brave than they are, or something. If you won't feel safe sharing then maybe it's not time. You don't have to do it all at once. She just got here.
[Maybe he just needed wanted to hear that it was okay if he didn't. That he wasn't going to destroy his whole relationship with Willa because he was scared of something new on the list of shit he has to worry about.]
She means well. Maggie. It's not.. not any kinda pressure thing - [Maggie would never and Raylan just wanted to make sure that Neal didn't come away with the idea that that's what had happened.]
But it's good to hear what you think about it. You've.. got more practice than I do. [So it mattered. Raylan took and let a deep breath.]
I think it's meant well most of the time. People don't want to pressure or shame anyone when they tell them to be themselves or what-have-you. It's just--when you're not ready to be that, or share that, it can feel like you're letting down the version of you that you think they think you are. When most of the time the only thing they want is you to feel happy and safe.
[He smiles at the thanks, shrugging, even though Raylan can't see it. He's pleased whenever he can turn his people-watching in a useful direction.] You're welcome, angel. I hope it helps.
[He hums a soft note and was glad this call was audio only. A secure way to hide behind not being seen for a few minutes over a sensitive topic. He thought that he had it all handled. Willa showing up had thrown a massive wrench into those plans.]
Just need time. And if she finds out some other way, nothin' I can do but take it. It'll resolve itself eventually.
But I do wanna set up a night or somethin'. For you guys to meet. [Neal was important to him. He wanted them to get on and get on well if he could help it.]
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[He sorts through his words for a moment.] It can make you feel ashamed, less brave than they are, or something. If you won't feel safe sharing then maybe it's not time. You don't have to do it all at once. She just got here.
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wantedto hear that it was okay if he didn't. That he wasn't going to destroy his whole relationship with Willa because he was scared of something new on the list of shit he has to worry about.]She means well. Maggie. It's not.. not any kinda pressure thing - [Maggie would never and Raylan just wanted to make sure that Neal didn't come away with the idea that that's what had happened.]
But it's good to hear what you think about it. You've.. got more practice than I do. [So it mattered. Raylan took and let a deep breath.]
Thank you, darlin'.
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[He smiles at the thanks, shrugging, even though Raylan can't see it. He's pleased whenever he can turn his people-watching in a useful direction.] You're welcome, angel. I hope it helps.
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Just need time. And if she finds out some other way, nothin' I can do but take it. It'll resolve itself eventually.
But I do wanna set up a night or somethin'. For you guys to meet. [Neal was important to him. He wanted them to get on and get on well if he could help it.]
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Double edged promise there, darlin', considerin' I'm gonna be promisin' to do the same. We'll have to make up for that.
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[Gentle and warm.]
Give me a time and place and I'll be there.
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We'll find something that works.