Self-Protection & Relationships

Ramble — 2026-02-05

[Nox]
Today was weird.

[Venn]
Why?

[Nox]
I'm actively practiced to not pay much attention to A.
Today was A's birthday.

I actively had to fight my wiring.
That was weird.

[Venn]
That makes sense.
And now?

[Nox]
I don't know.
..
..
Keep calm and carry on?

[Venn]
Sounds good to me.
You did a great job!

[Nox]
Thanks.

Rearview

What changed while writing this?

My diaphragm relaxed slightly. I feel calmer.

Closing Question

What prompted us?

When does relational stability trump embodied self-protection? Which variables change that equation? And what brought you here?