[there's a pause, where his mouth presses into a line and grief flickers across his face.]
But they had no qualms about killing the swords' blacksmith to steal the blades, working with criminal organizations, or murdering innocents on their way to us, so I'd rather not find out, either.
Yes, that is the frustrating thing, isn't it? Some moments feel as though they will change your life forever, but then your life simply stops all the same.
... True. [a pause] It feels a little blase to say in your situation, but nothing ventured, nothing gained? Although the venturing isn't entirely optional in this case.
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... Hence why there are people determined to see us, the Sword Bearers, dead to obtain that power.
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[there's a pause, where his mouth presses into a line and grief flickers across his face.]
But they had no qualms about killing the swords' blacksmith to steal the blades, working with criminal organizations, or murdering innocents on their way to us, so I'd rather not find out, either.
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Including people you cared about.
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honestly he kind of assumed shadowheart had just skimmed over that part since he'd acted calm about it in the memory, but.]
Rokuhira-san and then my guards, yes.
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[he did act calm about it in the memory, just less calm about it now.]
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... Losing people is a part of conflict. And I'm the one who ran when they told me to.
[doesn't regret it, knows that staying behind wouldn't have helped, but.]
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[but it still hurts, to lose someone who mattered.]
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[unfortunately,]
But you're right.
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Yes, that is the frustrating thing, isn't it? Some moments feel as though they will change your life forever, but then your life simply stops all the same.
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[for a fulfilling life, or to avoid death.]
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[strength in convictions...]
Though lack of conviction has done more good for me than one might think.
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Yeah, being not 100% set in your beliefs might've been a good thing in your case...
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[which is kind of funny to think about.]
Very good to have convictions, unless they are wrong. A simple enough lesson.
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Yeah, who wouldn't be able to follow that?
[though after the initial wryness, his expression and tone softens.]
... Though seriously—I know you probably don't want people asking you this, but... are you going to be okay?
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[a sigh, and a small smile.]
I'm not exactly in a good situation. Lady Shar won't forgive me, but... there are some troubles you must take as you come.
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