Wdot wrote:I agree with your statement, Julie. I also like the difference between what Tsillah was saying to Monica and what Bud is saying to Atsali. As usual Bud is right on target... Tsillah still has a lot to learn even though she is Death's Daughter. If Bud had been talking to Monica, she would have just said "be yourself."
Yup to you both
. And, what you've said here calls out another reason why it's perfect for Monica and Atsali to talk. They have more in common than either yet realizes... it's not just about being "busty and young".
Atsali was afraid to meet the Jaguar Girl because of what she believed/imagined the JG to be... powerful, important, awesome... an apex paranormal.
Monica was afraid to meet with Atsali because of what she believed/imagined she was being expected to be... wise, experienced, beyond insecurities and body-image and relationship turmoil... an apex counselor.
They're both afraid of an image... of an imagined Being. Neither fear is necessary.
The fact is, Monica can do Atsali a world of good, just being herself... a woman who's been through the "big bust" social and self-consciousness issues, teen angst and trauma... a truly sympathetic ear for Atsali. And, it could do Monica a world of good as well... helping remind her that she's a woman of excellent character and great human worth, entirely independent of the basketful of mystical powers that have descended on her shoulders over the years. She may make a good new friend in Atsali over time, and that'd be good for Monica, too.
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Oi. I just realized Paul is doing it to us again.
He's setting us up, as he sets up The Jaguar Girl in a new career.
She's going to end up as the personal-advice columnist for the local paranormals' newspaper.
"Dear Tabby"
