( We need to talk about you being less of an apparent terror unto your people, sir!! But he takes the bait for these kinds of conversations too easily. )
As many times as he's sincere, of course. One can make all the difference just by being there for someone struggling to change when no one else will be. I'd rather be that person than not.
( This question gives him pause, because he has to think on it thanks to one particular person in his party— Alhaitham, order of scribes wizard and a former friend whom Kaveh now grudgingly maintains a working relationship with. Before the mists claimed them, they were famous for their ideological arguments. Alhaitham is a genius in his field, but if there exists any poster boy for wizardly, self-centric pursuit of knowledge with utter disinterest in others, Alhaitham is it.
Still, Kaveh is too sentimental to truly hate him. After a short time, the answer does come: )
No. I mean... There was a time I gave too many chances to someone who didn't really want them, because he didn't really want to change, and I thought I could convince him to. But I just wanted to believe he did, I think. That was my mistake.
( Sigh!!! )
At least someone appreciates it, I suppose. The people here don't seem to have much faith in second chances, but it all seems so dismal here, I don't exactly blame them.
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sorry for the wait as well! got sick u_u
As many times as he's sincere, of course. One can make all the difference just by being there for someone struggling to change when no one else will be. I'd rather be that person than not.
nw!!
[ anyways, oh boy a fixer 😈😈😈 ]
I find your ready clemency refreshing and intriguing both.
Tell me, have you never regretted your lenience?
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Still, Kaveh is too sentimental to truly hate him. After a short time, the answer does come: )
No.
I mean... There was a time I gave too many chances to someone who didn't really want them, because he didn't really want to change, and I thought I could convince him to. But I just wanted to believe he did, I think.
That was my mistake.
( Sigh!!! )
At least someone appreciates it, I suppose. The people here don't seem to have much faith in second chances, but it all seems so dismal here, I don't exactly blame them.
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Sentimentality has its place, but we mustn't let it obstruct our good sense.
[ Stopping just short of pointing out that appreciate is a very strong word for the feelings he's articulating right now.
It isn't distaste, it's sensible advice. He isn't trying to break up the party, he's simply offering his counsel.
See how it works? ]