The one person who doesn’t underestimate Stiles and his intelligence.
No but can we seriously talk about this. Peter has ALWAYS respected Stiles. Sure, he snarks at him, threatens him, but he doesn’t just dismiss him like everyone else does and he didn’t bite Stiles even though he could tell that Stiles probably actually did want it, despite the fact that he said no. He’s playful with Stiles- actually willingly banters with him. Whenever Stiles tries to help, even if it’s just with a baseball bat, or when he’s rapidly spitting out theories that no one pays attention to- you can tell that Peter is paying attention to him. I’m willing to be he constantly wonders why Stiles won’t take the bite- because let’s be honest, he would be fucking terrifying as a werewolf.
To teach how to live without certainty, and yet without being paralyzed by hesitation, is perhaps the chief thing that philosophy, in our age, can still do for those who study it.
Validation: it’s ok that I hurt and want to feel better
Reassurance: I can handle this pain even though it hurts
Perspective taking: I’ve had bad days like this before and I’ve made it through them. I can remember my better days and know I’m not always hurting this much
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