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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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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