Should I properly believe my life in danger, I will reconsider... but for now, I lack such belief. Even without such an item, I believe myself capable of defeating most who will come to claim my head.
...I have an idea for that one, but - if the note about the shadows leaving once the verdict is read is true, I don't know how much we should be following up on it anymore. You know? I mean, if someone was taken over by a shadow, it's not like they should be punished for what they did, especially after the shadow is gone.
Because to take a life, particularly not of your own will, is in and of itself a rather difficult experience. It is haunting, and for many, it will color their interactions for some time after. Will this person hate me for what I have done? Will I ever get to be entirely truthful again?
Such weight upon the heart... If one cannot trust others, it remains that they will hold it by themselves.
But I believe that reaching out, offering safety and non-judgment, may still yet be another form of salvation.
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It is but one bouquet.
Should I properly believe my life in danger, I will reconsider... but for now, I lack such belief. Even without such an item, I believe myself capable of defeating most who will come to claim my head.
So worry little.
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You should know by now I'm going to worry as much as I want.
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[of which he has. so much.
a beat]
... though I do possess a thought. I do not think it an impossible thing, that at least two shadows may have acted last weekend.
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...What makes you think so?
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[a tilt of his head]
Though I cannot speak more on it, I believe it well enough to suggest a warning.
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But... it does prompt me to think of who may have been acting differently between the trial for Alphinaud Leveilleur, and then afterward.
Perhaps it is too long ago now... but it still has not settled well with me.
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And that is what sits poorly.
[sometimes
you are used to being an npc who knows who all the killers are]
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We are in agreement. Even still...
[ . . . ]
I shall worry, if that person feels as though they are alone in their secrecy.
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[he shrugs.]
I think, if it were me, it would hurt more than help if someone came to me to talk about it.
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[his expression turns thoughtful]
... while I do not whole-heartedly agree, I shall not push the subject if you do not wish it.
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[but, after a moment, curious rather than defensive:]
Why do you disagree?
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Because to take a life, particularly not of your own will, is in and of itself a rather difficult experience. It is haunting, and for many, it will color their interactions for some time after. Will this person hate me for what I have done? Will I ever get to be entirely truthful again?
Such weight upon the heart... If one cannot trust others, it remains that they will hold it by themselves.
But I believe that reaching out, offering safety and non-judgment, may still yet be another form of salvation.
That is simply my own experience, however.
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well, he's silent, for at least a few moments.]
...I guess so.
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this one is affection week]
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... pursue what truth is most sincere and genuine to you, dear Rupert.
But know that I remain wholeheartedly in the belief that you are capable of doing great things to warm the lives of others.
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[it's said sincerely.]