Huh? Did I share anything about myself with you?? I feel like I just talked about the good people around me, that's all.
[ He did say he "lost everything" and something about "that day", but considering he didn't elaborate on that, he didn't think that counted any. ]
Anyway, uh, you're welcome, I guess! Sorry about having such strong opinions on a story that you really like. Um, but thanks for telling me about it. [ "Sucks that you were named after someone the world considered 'useless', maybe whoever named you should rethink that." He doesn't say this. ] But I agree with the kindness thing!! That's sorta what I meant. I didn't do nothin' for it, but people still gave it to me. S'why they're good people.
Oh? I am, I believe so. I may be... The oldest here among us if I thought about it.
[ She seems to watch the other in surprise, is it not common to live that long in his realm? ]
Sometimes... It is why I.. Feel so worried.. I am unable to lead by example, something of which I should be able to - as it is the way our people taught us to be.
[ Mizuki is... technically immortal, biologically. But he's still only 21. He can't imagine people living for that long. He's gonna have a crisis about it when he's 50 and still looks Like This, actually- ]
You're very old. [ Thanks, Mizuki. ] O-oh, no, it just surprised me. Your age shouldn't determine your leadership status or anything. I wouldn't worry about it, Miss Caoimhe.
I am, [ She finds herself, giggling at that. Similar to how Sumeragi was astounded by her age, and thus started to call her Honored Elder thereafter. ] ah... No... For our people, age is everything. Age means you have lived long on the lands of Grandall, and as such are a reservoir of knowledge. The more that you know as a person, the more of a leader you need to be to those around you.
Huh... I never heard that. My mentor used to tell me that he trusted his younger disciples more than he would ever trust his colleagues because their fresh perspectives were completely unbiased to the world. That that's apparently made them real closed minded or... something like that? I don't know, it didn't make sense to me.
It's interesting to learn how different our cultures are, though!!
... That is true but.... On the lands of Grandall, which are filled with dangers... It is... Rare to live out on the lands like we do unprotected by the Kingdoms... So to be able to have seniority and live long after trekking those lands over and over again. The value of ones voice... Is important, coupled with all the knowledge they have learned and seen for themself. It isn't like scholars, where they stay in one place studying one thing... It is ... More than that. [ She tries to explain, but, ] I like my people, Mizuki. I understand why they are the way they are, because our lands are harsh... [ So they need to be harsh too, at times. Decisive even. The Tuatha de are some of the strongest fighters within the continent because they are the only native people alongside the plainsmen. That chose to live off those very harsh lands. ] As such, the longer you are able to live. The more knowledge you retain, the more power that you have to guide those around you, including yourself.
[ Mizuki fidgets sheepishly, giving a small laugh. ] Um, sorry, that doesn't really make any sense to me, either. I mean, basing all that stuff on age doesn't mean a lot to me... Cicero tried to explain his perspective to me, too, but I never got it, so don't feel too bad! I'm just not very smart~.
[ Plus, when you have the entire consciousness of an ancient race in your head, age starts to seem less and less of an important thing. ]
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[ He did say he "lost everything" and something about "that day", but considering he didn't elaborate on that, he didn't think that counted any. ]
Anyway, uh, you're welcome, I guess! Sorry about having such strong opinions on a story that you really like. Um, but thanks for telling me about it. [ "Sucks that you were named after someone the world considered 'useless', maybe whoever named you should rethink that." He doesn't say this. ] But I agree with the kindness thing!! That's sorta what I meant. I didn't do nothin' for it, but people still gave it to me. S'why they're good people.
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Thank you for still being so open with me, I still really cherish this book it's okay.
[ After feeling herself understanding the other more, she settles back into the couch. Still leaning a little bit towards Mizuki and his space. ]
Theres... Always so much to think about. When it comes to others, I have lived two centuries... Still, there is so much to learn.
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[ She seems to watch the other in surprise, is it not common to live that long in his realm? ]
Sometimes... It is why I.. Feel so worried.. I am unable to lead by example, something of which I should be able to - as it is the way our people taught us to be.
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You're very old. [ Thanks, Mizuki. ] O-oh, no, it just surprised me. Your age shouldn't determine your leadership status or anything. I wouldn't worry about it, Miss Caoimhe.
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It's interesting to learn how different our cultures are, though!!
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[ Plus, when you have the entire consciousness of an ancient race in your head, age starts to seem less and less of an important thing. ]
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Ca~oi~mhe~. It's okay. I'm not upset about it.
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