^q^ jimmy crying is so cute! reese should remember he's still a kid lol it's not like he knew you had a trauma about break-ins back then
In my opinion it didn't matter he still did something dumb and blew the whole work at the bookstore way out of proportion, Reese was a grown up the whole time, but he is still a human being who gets hurt and betrayed being a grown up doesn't mean letting things go and holding back or in your true feelings. Reese has a trauma their is no exception for who he gets mad at when betrayed or such. I know Jimmy didn't know, but it still wouldn't be ok if he didn't have a trauma, you just don't break into peoples houses when you are mad that you got caught stealing. Oh we'll just my two cents worth.
Nice to know you realize that Jimmy didn't know. Is ignorance a sin now? Besides, he was a thief. He didn't really give a rat's ass about morals. Of course he knew it's wrong to break into people's homes and he still did it. Obviously, he had character development in the middle of the story but back then he was unaware the other guy had trauma. My point still stands. Reese got too emotional (trauma does that to you) and blew up, and Jimmy was an idiot for not bringing it up sooner.
I still disagree as well. If anything Reese handled himself like the adult he was, an outsider who didn't know the situation would never guess Reese had a trauma
Actually I think I see where you coming from more than I did last time
Hahaha sorry ugh I keep thinking about points I have. This last one is that, it would have been worrisome if he didn't get mad or sad about the issue, because of his trauma, but the thing is although ignorance isn't a sin it is the base of most misunderstandings, problems, arguments etc. And isn't something people are ok with. Overall I just don't think Reese was too emotional, but I also now (because of your understand able points) feel a little sad for Jimmy since like you said he didn't know, each has a side to feel what they feel and express it.
Nah, he definitely got too emotional. He was practically livid about the matter when he found out. He was yelling and all. Not to mention he went for the silent treatment afterwards. Either way, they managed to fix things through. I'm just saying (since the very beginning) that he should've remembered the kid didn't know any better back then, and definitely wasn't aware his actions triggered Reese's PTSD.
Basically. It makes sense why Reese would be angry (because he went through a shit time when it happened due to trauma), but at that moment when they were arguing logic and reason flew out of his head (because we all know Jimmy didn't know shit about the other's ptsd), hence too emotional.
Actually you are right he was emotional I just don't think he was too emotional, like you said it triggered his PTSD he cannot control what triggers it and what doesn't. Jimmy didn't know any better, but PTSD doesn't care about that, reasoning and PTSD just don't mix. I think what I find odd about your statement (correct me if I'm wrong) is that it looks as if you are implying Reese should have controlled his emotions, which he can't do because of his PTSD. But I think we will still disagree hahahah. It's actually nice to have a conversation with difference of opinion within someone getting pissed and turn things into an argument you are pretty cool
Without* not within*
No, I'm not saying that. ._. I'm saying he should've stopped to think about it when he calmed down and saw that his logic wasn't sound, and that Jimmy couldn't have possibly have known it'd trigger his PTSD. Hell, they weren't even a couple back then.
He was definitely too emotional imo but that's my opinion because I value mind over heart when it comes to decision making and so on.
Hmm I see it was nice talking with you. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
Actually I have changed my mind yeah Reese was emotional but so was Jimmy, Reese went to work like an adult and tried to not let his emotions get to him and tried to keep his workplace peaceful, jimmmy is not a child he is a whole adult, he broke down in the middle of work and started crying, (that was too much although pretty adorable), it doesn't matter of Jimmy was a thief or not or if Reese had PTSD or not Jimmy experienced the consequences of his actions when he got yelled at cuz he obviously didn't get it the first time he got caught (Reese gave him a job and he got paid for it, after the whole theft thing and dude was mad? Now that was too emotional) being a thief doesn't mean he gets a pass just cuz he has done it forever. I think overall I agree with you Reese was emotional but Jimmy was too if not a smidge more. Sorry to bother you with my late opinion though have a nice day
What exactly did you want me to say? The whole point of my first post wasn't even to point fingers at anyone but rather, to point out that Reese should've remembered who he was dealing with and to look back at his argument with Jimmy. Putting the blame on either of them is ridiculous.
And Jimmy IS a kid. He ain't a teen or under-aged, but he's years younger than Reese and doesn't have the experience and 'mature' mindset as him. THAT'S what I meant about Reese remembering he's dealing with a kid. A kid who's immature; who used to resort to petty thievery and break into people's homes because he's annoyed with them. Sometimes, you have to read the context of a sentence instead of taking things literally.
When Reese "went to work like an adult" and told Jimmy off, his words sounded callous in Jimmy's point of view. It makes sense for Jimmy's character to cry after that. It's not "too much", wth. He's not making a scene because he wants to, you know. You've obviously put yourself in Reese's shoes, so do the same for Jimmy.
And nowhere did I say that Jimmy wasn't 'too emotional'. That is NOT the point of our argument. We steered off topic and discussed Reese's emotional response during their confrontation. The point is that Jimmy didn't know Reese back then-- hell, he didn't give a shit about the ex-cop. You can't really fault the guy for his past actions when he didn't know any better. This isn't about morality (referring to your past reply, "it still wouldn't be ok if he didn't have a trauma, you just don't break into peoples houses when you are mad that you got caught stealing"). This isn't about how stealing is wrong-- it's fucking obvious it's wrong. He was a little shit before, but he's different now.
Past Jimmy wouldn't have cared, but present Jimmy knows better and is affected by what he had done and what had happened. Why else would he be drinking in misery? He's crying his dumb heart out because he wants to be forgiven. I've said this before and I'll say it again. Jimmy's a fucking idiot who really should've brought it up sooner.
Oops sorry for the misunderstanding I got way off topic, thanks for putting up with me
No prob bud. It gave me an excuse to reread the story lol.
Broo me too
Well, that came outta nowhere! I honestly thought Reese was gonna find out through some obscure means like the dirt on Jimmy's shoes or something. Turns out Jimmy outed himself like an idiot haha ╮(￣▽￣)╭ I'm still in the middle of reading the story but damn it's really nice. The art is fucking gorgeous.