Still the Vent

... and I'm still venting.

I was thinking today about my dear, sweet friend Abandon*. Abandon liked a boy named Thief, and Thief liked her. But because of her friends Phoenix and Doc (who were not fond of Thief), there were many problems between the two of them. For the longest time, Thief was convinced that he could never date Abandon because he didn't want to take her away from her dearest friends.

Phoenix spoke to Doc, Ditzy, Cereal, and even Abandon and said that she wanted the problem to be fixed, that Abandon and Thief should be happy together if they wanted to be. So Phoenix went to speak with Thief.

Phoenix and Thief were not fond of one another, but because of their mutual like/love of Abandon, they looked past their differences and found it in themselves to attempt patience with one another so they could figure out what to do. Phoenix said that if Thief liked Abandon, why all the trouble? And Thief's reply was, "I don't want to break up your friendships. Between you, and Abandon, and Doc and Ditzy too"

Now, Phoenix was a bit surprised, but respected what Thief had said. She replied, "This tension is making her unhappy. We're not going to stand in the way of your relationship with her, so please be happy together"

These were the steps taken, leaving all thinking that now they would be dear friends and there would be no more problems that could not be avoided or discussed.

Several months later, Doc, Ditzy and Phoenix note that they have not spoken to Abandon in months, much less seen her. And they all knew the reason why: Thief. And this made them angry as well as sad.

They decide that once again, Phoenix will go and speak with Abandon. Even though Phoenix is infuriated, she loves Abandon a great deal and decides to go speak with her in an attempt to help her realize what has been going on.

Once they finally meet to talk, all Abandon has to say is that she feels that Phoenix is attempting to control her life and tell her who to spend her time with, and while she appreciates it, she is an adult and knows how to live her own life.

Of course, Phoenix, Doc and Ditzy knew that Abandon had finally lost her fucking mind.

And unfortunately, Phoenix realizes that she can never again be close to someone who not only can't respect what she says, but also is unable to see the truth.

Abandon neglected her friends.

And just as bad, Thief lied. The one thing he was most adamant about in the beginning is no longer a source of concern.

He claimed that he never wanted to intervene in friendships, but when all of Abandon's time is spent with him, there's nothing spare.

*all names have been changed