[Rose looks...suddenly downcast. There's a lot on her mind right now. The more she hears from the other Warriors of Light, the more she realizes how lucky she's been throughout her life. It feels strange.]
I see.
[She offers to pour him another cup.]
After the dungeon, I suppose that's not surprising, but--you've really had it rough, haven't you?
... I suppose I have. [Said taking the second cup with a nod in silent thanks. It's only occurred to him in recent years that he's been through great hardship. It never really started to sink in until the past few days.]
He needed to give that some thought. Had he arrived in Kaisou and their world were under any other circumstances than they were, he would be concerned. He would be constantly fussing over the state of Etheirys and his duty to home. But Meteion had been stopped for a few weeks when he left.
For all intents, things were settled. Peaceful. He was free to do whatever he wished and that thought was paralyzing in the wide array of choice he had.
And this realm... it also needed help. He was brought here under aggravating circumstances, there is much that is wrong with this land. But he's made new friends. He's learned so many new things... he found love.
In truth the only thing worrying him were his sister figures and his mother back home.
[Just as Takame does, Rose takes a moment to think before she responds. There’s a lot on her mind right now, which is impressive, because it’s usually empty.]
[Of course, being Warrior of Light had changed her worldview. But what she hadn’t expected, but ended up happening, was that Kaisou changed her way of thinking, too. Particularly these last few months.]
[She takes a long drink of tea, and then, as she sets the cup back on the platter:]
You know, when I first arrived here, I thought this place was a curse.
[And she’s not entirely convinced she’s wrong, but...]
Here, life is about the same as back on our home star. It’s no more and no less pleasant. I had thought the same was true for everyone, until this last month.
[She smiles.]
But now I realize there are people here who can live a life they wouldn’t able to otherwise. For all of this place’s faults, there are people who are given a second chance here. That alone, I think, is something to protect.
[There's another long silence, as Takame considered whether he should say this or not. In the end he imagined Rose would not judge him.]
... There is much to resent this realm for. [Said setting his cup down next to hers, then pausing contemplatively.]
This has been the third time I've encountered something akin to a Castrum in my time here. It is never pleasant. And yet still I find myself appreciating the good it has offered me. As well as others whose worlds are crueler than ours. [If at all possible, but grass is greener etc. His gaze drifted to a desk with a drawer half ajar with letters scattered about written in Doman script.]
It is possible to... acknowledge both sides, is it not?
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N-No, that isn't the reason. [Not fully a lie, but not entirely truthful either. At the very least, it wasn't the primary reason.]
I'm... I'm used to it. I've developed a high tolerance to pain, I rarely notice it anymore.
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I see.
[She offers to pour him another cup.]
After the dungeon, I suppose that's not surprising, but--you've really had it rough, haven't you?
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[And then, out of nowhere:]
You’re happy here, aren’t you?
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He needed to give that some thought. Had he arrived in Kaisou and their world were under any other circumstances than they were, he would be concerned. He would be constantly fussing over the state of Etheirys and his duty to home. But Meteion had been stopped for a few weeks when he left.
For all intents, things were settled. Peaceful. He was free to do whatever he wished and that thought was paralyzing in the wide array of choice he had.
And this realm... it also needed help. He was brought here under aggravating circumstances, there is much that is wrong with this land. But he's made new friends. He's learned so many new things... he found love.
In truth the only thing worrying him were his sister figures and his mother back home.
He was silent for a long while before answering.]
... I think I am.
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[Of course, being Warrior of Light had changed her worldview. But what she hadn’t expected, but ended up happening, was that Kaisou changed her way of thinking, too. Particularly these last few months.]
[She takes a long drink of tea, and then, as she sets the cup back on the platter:]
You know, when I first arrived here, I thought this place was a curse.
[And she’s not entirely convinced she’s wrong, but...]
Here, life is about the same as back on our home star. It’s no more and no less pleasant. I had thought the same was true for everyone, until this last month.
[She smiles.]
But now I realize there are people here who can live a life they wouldn’t able to otherwise. For all of this place’s faults, there are people who are given a second chance here. That alone, I think, is something to protect.
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... There is much to resent this realm for. [Said setting his cup down next to hers, then pausing contemplatively.]
This has been the third time I've encountered something akin to a Castrum in my time here. It is never pleasant. And yet still I find myself appreciating the good it has offered me. As well as others whose worlds are crueler than ours. [If at all possible, but grass is greener etc. His gaze drifted to a desk with a drawer half ajar with letters scattered about written in Doman script.]
It is possible to... acknowledge both sides, is it not?
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Of course, I think it is.
Even before last month, there are experiences I’ve had here I would never want to relive. I certainly don’t want to be kidnapped again.
[She did not vibe with the demon tree. Then again, did anyone?]
[She takes a long moment. The gears click in Rose’s head, and she has a realization. A belated one, but a realization nonetheless.]
I suppose it’s very similar to our roles as the Warrior of Light.