[ The sentiment isn't surprising, not entirely, but while the mantle of Warrior of Light has never chafed, outside of the Scions and a handful of others, mainly Ishgardians, and of course, her sister and now Exarch, it is hardly an every day occurrence when someone states so plainly that they wish to hear her thoughts on things: things other than a commentary on the events that swirl around them. ]
You are too kind, Exarch. [ Too kind to someone who does not even know him. And again, she wonders why and what their relationship in the future is like. But to think too much on that will only cause trouble, she is certain.
When he gives that half-laugh, half-cough, she can't help but tilt her head to one side, pondering his crystal appearance once more. Before she can ask, however, he continues speaking. ]
Unsettle me? I am not unsettled, only curious. But I suppose I should do my best to keep my curiosity in check for the moment. Still, I do wonder one thing, and I wonder if you might be able to answer it. If not, then I shall have to wait and find out the answer in time.
[ His recollection of her and her sister is not wrong; she has always been more inclined to run into danger, throwing herself into the fight, usually to save others or to mitigate a threat before too much damage can be done.
At his next words, she laughs, a wry sort of amusement coming to her face. ]
A unique skill... Or a frustrating one, depending upon whom you ask.
[ It seems to her that she and her sister cast quite a sizable wake, and not all are overly pleased to find themselves swept up in it. But she is the last one who would force someone to become involved in her life or her shared fight. Not all are called to be warriors, after all. ]
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You are too kind, Exarch. [ Too kind to someone who does not even know him. And again, she wonders why and what their relationship in the future is like. But to think too much on that will only cause trouble, she is certain.
When he gives that half-laugh, half-cough, she can't help but tilt her head to one side, pondering his crystal appearance once more. Before she can ask, however, he continues speaking. ]
Unsettle me? I am not unsettled, only curious. But I suppose I should do my best to keep my curiosity in check for the moment. Still, I do wonder one thing, and I wonder if you might be able to answer it. If not, then I shall have to wait and find out the answer in time.
[ His recollection of her and her sister is not wrong; she has always been more inclined to run into danger, throwing herself into the fight, usually to save others or to mitigate a threat before too much damage can be done.
At his next words, she laughs, a wry sort of amusement coming to her face. ]
A unique skill... Or a frustrating one, depending upon whom you ask.
[ It seems to her that she and her sister cast quite a sizable wake, and not all are overly pleased to find themselves swept up in it. But she is the last one who would force someone to become involved in her life or her shared fight. Not all are called to be warriors, after all. ]