Ah, yes. Trust. The foundation of all relationships between people. It's the very foundation that's necessary to survive in the Game. 'Trust your partner,' as my friend constantly says.
[But there's a hint of fondness as he says that last bit.]
Scarier? ...Well, I suppose he can be rather formidable, much like how a lion can be simultaneously beautiful and terrifying. But I've observed kindness from him and his queen both. [Nothing to make him trust them 100%, though.] As, I'm sure, you've observed from your Monarchs on occasion.
[Joshua's stance is...different, especially in comparison to the rest of his comrades in the Seelie Court. He even takes a moment to consider laying out his way of thinking. In the end, he decides to take the middle road.]
I would love to debate the topic. Both sides have a very clear, valid point. On one hand, it's wrong to deny life to the next generation of worlds once the current one grows old and dies. On the other, it's also not entirely right to ask us to give up our own lives for a mere possibility of something coming next. Thus, we have conflict. However, there's an important question to ask. If you try to save the world, break free from this 'cycle,' then will it actually be our salvation or will it prove to be our damnation?
[He will Judge the world's problem to see which is the best course of action, and whether it's truly worth saving. It almost brings a smile to his face at how similar this decision will be to the one he made regarding Shibuya's fate. It seems he may well be destined to continue to decide his own death, even in another world.]
...Helen Keller once said, 'What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.' Maya Angelou also said, 'Love is a virus. It can happen to anyone at anytime.' Whatever you decide to do, make it count. I don't doubt that when our Monarchs return, things will be very different.
[Joshua stretches his arms, leaning back in his chair as relaxed as before. There's a reason he doesn't talk about his death very much, and Hiro's reaction is only one part of that reason. Now, for the moment, the intensity has passed.]
You're forgiven. [His tone is breezy, like they hadn't just been discussing something as serious as his suicide.] Your place isn't on a battlefield, and that's perfectly acceptable. Even I have no place as a soldier. We can defend ourselves perfectly fine, but it's not our life, our purpose. I wouldn't advise looking to choose your death, Hiro. Simply be prepared that, eventually, there'll come a time in which a choice must be made, for war doesn't stop on the battlefield. It can just as easily enter into the home of civilians as an unwanted house guest.
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[But there's a hint of fondness as he says that last bit.]
Scarier? ...Well, I suppose he can be rather formidable, much like how a lion can be simultaneously beautiful and terrifying. But I've observed kindness from him and his queen both. [Nothing to make him trust them 100%, though.] As, I'm sure, you've observed from your Monarchs on occasion.
[Joshua's stance is...different, especially in comparison to the rest of his comrades in the Seelie Court. He even takes a moment to consider laying out his way of thinking. In the end, he decides to take the middle road.]
I would love to debate the topic. Both sides have a very clear, valid point. On one hand, it's wrong to deny life to the next generation of worlds once the current one grows old and dies. On the other, it's also not entirely right to ask us to give up our own lives for a mere possibility of something coming next. Thus, we have conflict. However, there's an important question to ask. If you try to save the world, break free from this 'cycle,' then will it actually be our salvation or will it prove to be our damnation?
[He will Judge the world's problem to see which is the best course of action, and whether it's truly worth saving. It almost brings a smile to his face at how similar this decision will be to the one he made regarding Shibuya's fate. It seems he may well be destined to continue to decide his own death, even in another world.]
...Helen Keller once said, 'What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.' Maya Angelou also said, 'Love is a virus. It can happen to anyone at anytime.' Whatever you decide to do, make it count. I don't doubt that when our Monarchs return, things will be very different.
[Joshua stretches his arms, leaning back in his chair as relaxed as before. There's a reason he doesn't talk about his death very much, and Hiro's reaction is only one part of that reason. Now, for the moment, the intensity has passed.]
You're forgiven. [His tone is breezy, like they hadn't just been discussing something as serious as his suicide.] Your place isn't on a battlefield, and that's perfectly acceptable. Even I have no place as a soldier. We can defend ourselves perfectly fine, but it's not our life, our purpose. I wouldn't advise looking to choose your death, Hiro. Simply be prepared that, eventually, there'll come a time in which a choice must be made, for war doesn't stop on the battlefield. It can just as easily enter into the home of civilians as an unwanted house guest.