So often in stories people travel back in time to kill, but never to tell someone they matter, that it's not their fault/responsibility and give them a hug.

#writing

@wmd

me: [climbing into time machine with loaded pistol in hand]

them: Going back in time to shoot Hitler?

me: Nah. Gonna give my younger self a hug and tell her everything will be okay.

them: Then what's the pistol for?

me: Time cobras.

them: what

me: Time cobras. [leaves]