[ He inclines his head just a fraction by way of acknowledging and agreeing with her words. ] I am, and have always been, a servant of Ishgard and her needs, in spite of any titles that I may have been gifted. [ Truthfully, he feels like his accomplishments are gifts, even though it is his actions that earned him those titles. ] But I am certain that even now, there are those within the city who consider me a less than ideal leader, even though I never aspired to be one. To lead the Temple Knights is one thing. To lead the city herself? Certainly there are others far better equipped than I.
Even so, so long as it remains my duty and my responsibility, I cannot turn away. So in that sense, you are correct. [ He just feels as though he has slipped more than once in recent days, and that is unforgivable. ] I would not ask you to carry more burdens than the ones you already have, Lantaa. I am accustomed to people carrying tales in the streets and gossiping amongst themselves about the various opinions that they have formed, for good or ill.
[ He straightens up then, squaring his shoulders, as if to suggest that even though the weight he carries often pushes him down, he will always stand up underneath it again. That is not to say that he doubts her ability to do the same, but these are burdens he is reluctant to place upon her, through her association with him. ]
Tell me of something you consider your greatest adventure, or perhaps your most memorable, recent or less so. [ He very much likes being called her knight, and while it is a highly silly notion to have, even privately, he knows that if he had a tail such as hers, it would be waving about with delight right now. ]
But I would do it for you without question. A life in Ishgard is not impossible, but it is harder than most are accustomed to. The climate is unpredictable and harsh, and not all who come here remain. I would not have you be unhappy here.
[ A look of resolve crosses his face then, knowing that he would take on such a wound without complaint if it meant ensuring her happiness. ] Wherever you wish to settle, that is where I will be.
[ And as he glances down at her, that is when he finally notices that mark down her eye. With some small amount of hesitancy bordering on sudden shyness, he raises a hand, fingers outstretched but stopping before they touch the spot. ]
When did this happen? [ And how did he fail to notice it? ]
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Even so, so long as it remains my duty and my responsibility, I cannot turn away. So in that sense, you are correct. [ He just feels as though he has slipped more than once in recent days, and that is unforgivable. ] I would not ask you to carry more burdens than the ones you already have, Lantaa. I am accustomed to people carrying tales in the streets and gossiping amongst themselves about the various opinions that they have formed, for good or ill.
[ He straightens up then, squaring his shoulders, as if to suggest that even though the weight he carries often pushes him down, he will always stand up underneath it again. That is not to say that he doubts her ability to do the same, but these are burdens he is reluctant to place upon her, through her association with him. ]
Tell me of something you consider your greatest adventure, or perhaps your most memorable, recent or less so. [ He very much likes being called her knight, and while it is a highly silly notion to have, even privately, he knows that if he had a tail such as hers, it would be waving about with delight right now. ]
But I would do it for you without question. A life in Ishgard is not impossible, but it is harder than most are accustomed to. The climate is unpredictable and harsh, and not all who come here remain. I would not have you be unhappy here.
[ A look of resolve crosses his face then, knowing that he would take on such a wound without complaint if it meant ensuring her happiness. ] Wherever you wish to settle, that is where I will be.
[ And as he glances down at her, that is when he finally notices that mark down her eye. With some small amount of hesitancy bordering on sudden shyness, he raises a hand, fingers outstretched but stopping before they touch the spot. ]
When did this happen? [ And how did he fail to notice it? ]