Much! And much stronger, too. It - truly nothing brings me more joy, than to know that he has grown up so well.
[ the tiger underneath him makes a happy mooing noise, clearly relishing in this praise. ] That is why I must retrieve his item. And if I can be the one to do it, then I will - after all, the territory of Mt. Tonglu is at least within my realm. I will be used to fighting any sort of creature that might come up within it.
It'd be stupid to go alone, considerin' how much emphasis there is on banding together there's been. So put your trust in somebody and at least bring 'em along.
I'll be careful. [ he will try anyway. and then, with a huff of a laugh - ] You've always looked out for me. I really do appreciate that, Mr. Nero - thank you very much.
...The things that matter to me have always been the little ones - I am always most touched by the simple kindnesses of others. The moments when people step outside of their normal or necessary to help others - a cooked meal for someone who didn't eat, or a reminder that you aren't alone.
[He doesn't think this is much, personally. But if he compares it to some of the people he knows... he can see why it would matter. For people who aren't use to it, or perhaps don't expect it to be given their way.]
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[ sometimes people are too obvious about things ]
But, if there is a choice, I will be the one going through.
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[He flops down more fully, Disce curling up on top of him.]
Somebody you know from home?
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[ xie lian laughs a little, though, settling in as the tiger makes a content noise and butts his head up against xie lian's back. ]
Though...believe it or not, when I knew him, he was barely the height of my knees.
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Okay no he doesn't, but he considers this.]
The one you saved?
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The very same.
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Much! And much stronger, too. It - truly nothing brings me more joy, than to know that he has grown up so well.
[ the tiger underneath him makes a happy mooing noise, clearly relishing in this praise. ] That is why I must retrieve his item. And if I can be the one to do it, then I will - after all, the territory of Mt. Tonglu is at least within my realm. I will be used to fighting any sort of creature that might come up within it.
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Of course - I was planning on it. I have two others in mind I would like to bring. We are all so much stronger here together than we are apart.
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Good. 'm glad to hear it.
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xie lian smiles at him, this time warmer. ]
I'll be careful. [ he will try anyway. and then, with a huff of a laugh - ] You've always looked out for me. I really do appreciate that, Mr. Nero - thank you very much.
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... Have I?
[He doesn't think he's been doing anything particularly out of the ordinary here.]
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[ for him, it is a certainty. ]
...The things that matter to me have always been the little ones - I am always most touched by the simple kindnesses of others. The moments when people step outside of their normal or necessary to help others - a cooked meal for someone who didn't eat, or a reminder that you aren't alone.
Little things like that mean a lot.
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... If it matters t ya, that's the important bit.