[ He nods... I don't have much hope in such a thing, either. ]
That's right. There's a lot still unresolved that I need to return to. I know there are some looking for other worlds to return to, but it's not much of an option for me.
I think Anders will be going back with me. It is not exactly likely to be safe for him to return to his own world, and my world is very similar to his in many ways.
Beyond that, I think most people here wanted the chance to return to life precisely because they had something they wanted to do or business they felt was unfinished, didn't they?
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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That's right. There's a lot still unresolved that I need to return to. I know there are some looking for other worlds to return to, but it's not much of an option for me.
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Beyond that, I think most people here wanted the chance to return to life precisely because they had something they wanted to do or business they felt was unfinished, didn't they?
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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.]