Well, correction once again, can't. once mom got wind of me going to the pride parade she started in on her, "You can't go it's not safe, I can't bail you out if a riot occurs, there's always an explosive atmosphere around that event, if you go I’ll be so worried and stressed that I’ll have to call in sick and won't make as much money, and that it will be all your fault." emotional blackmail routine... and yes she did say that despite the fact that I told her that our group would be avoiding a fight, and that Ryuu is involved every bloody year and doesn't get injured in any way.

This is me trying to stay optimistic and happy; this is me failing at such.