It might improve morale. If I served a king who wanted to hold my hand during war meetings, I would feel inspired.
[in all seriousness though.]
There is definitely such a thing as being too soft. We have to live in the world as it exists. Maybe Charlie would have me hug and forgive every goblin cultist I encounter, but sometimes just killing them is a lot faster, and there are time pressures.
But I don't think caring about the people around you is a softness you will come to regret.
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Seems like it. I wish we had a happier ending than sending all our friends back to hardship.
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I'm glad if Anders opts to go with you, though. You two do seem very close.
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I think we understand one another surprisingly well.
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That's good. [ reaches out... to gently tug a strand of hair ] Companionship like that is hard to come by.
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I haven't ever had many friends before coming here, honestly.
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Neither did I. [ He shrugs. ] But I didn't give many people the chance.
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It has been nice.
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I don't want to accidentally hold one of my generals' hands during a briefing...
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[in all seriousness though.]
There is definitely such a thing as being too soft. We have to live in the world as it exists. Maybe Charlie would have me hug and forgive every goblin cultist I encounter, but sometimes just killing them is a lot faster, and there are time pressures.
But I don't think caring about the people around you is a softness you will come to regret.
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I may not have any of you with me after this, but I hope to at least pay forward the kindness and companionship.
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I didn't know you found holding my hand inspiring though, Shadowheart.
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[but smiling anyway at what he says. good.]