The third stage involves the hope that the individual can somehow fix things.
Usually, the negotiation is made with a higher power in exchange for a reformed lifestyle.
Dear Yami,
It's been a full week since my last letter. Sorry about getting so…so what, exactly? So pissy? Whatever.
You know, if you came back, I wouldn't be so pissy. Or maybe, if you come back, I promise I'll never complain about anything again. How about if I don't depend on you so much? You said that you didn't mind, and that you'd be around for as long as I needed, but I can't help but think I relied on you for too much. Jesus, I'd do whatever you want if you came back.
I wish I smoked or something. That way I could actually have something to give up for you, because of right now, I got nothing. But if I was hooked on cigarettes or something, I could just say, "If you come back I'll stop smoking." Wow, this is the first time I've ever wished I was into something bad. It's kinda funny.
You're going to hate me for this one, but if you come back, I promise to let you win whatever game we play! I know you hate it when people let others win, and that you're all for fair game and yadda, yadda, but maybe you'll change your mind if it means coming back to me.
You think about that. And you know I never go back on my word. Whatever you want, you got it. You just have to come back.
- Yuugi
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