[Nero to Faust: I don't have a sense of responsibility.
Nero, thinking about Riquet and Mitile, the Eastern wizards that he's bonded with. Bradley in the dark hours where nobody else can see them, sharing a bottle of wine.
Well, we wanted people to think there was something going on with us. Though it seemingly did the opposite of what we were intending. Sometimes making a distraction makes it all the more evident. I hardly blame you for that.
Xie Lian said to me that...he could never understand putting one person above everyone else, and therefore put everyone in danger as a result. But I...I never wanted that. I never saw it as that.
[He stares morosely into his drink.]
I just wanted to keep him safe on his own, and keep everyone safe at the same time. Have my cake, and eat it too, I suppose.
The heart wants what it wants. Even if its irrational. Especially if its so. [...] I simply just want to protect the ones I love with every inch of my being.
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...No wonder you're so morose. Its a situation you're stuck in.
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Do I wanna die?
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Nero, thinking about Riquet and Mitile, the Eastern wizards that he's bonded with. Bradley in the dark hours where nobody else can see them, sharing a bottle of wine.
Does he really want to give that up?]
... Never thought about it before.
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[He sips, again, a little tired.]
If those jewels are worth it...then that's what matters, yes?
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... Some of them are worth it.
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[He really is glad. He glances back at the other.]
You keep those jewels close. [And a sigh.] Perhaps not too close. I made a mistake with that.
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[Nero, really looking like he wanted to leave that meeting immediately as soon as the fighting began.]
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[He's surprised?]
What are you apologizing for?
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Well, we wanted people to think there was something going on with us. Though it seemingly did the opposite of what we were intending. Sometimes making a distraction makes it all the more evident. I hardly blame you for that.
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If Bradley had a role that was putting him in danger... that's how I would've reacted.
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[That's...]
[He's actually surprised.]
You would...?
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[He looks uncomfortable, but he does nod.]
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Xie Lian said to me that...he could never understand putting one person above everyone else, and therefore put everyone in danger as a result. But I...I never wanted that. I never saw it as that.
[He stares morosely into his drink.]
I just wanted to keep him safe on his own, and keep everyone safe at the same time. Have my cake, and eat it too, I suppose.
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I've never heard that sayin' before. But... don't think everybody has ever gotten everything they wanted.
Doesn't stop us from wanting it.
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[A sigh.]
The heart wants what it wants. Even if its irrational. Especially if its so. [...] I simply just want to protect the ones I love with every inch of my being.
[He can't help it.]
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[It's not like he threw Kotetsu in prison or something.]
It's just... Hard here.
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It is. Anyone could be at risk. There seems to be little rhyme or reason for any of the ones who perish, every week.
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The people who kill are being manipulated too. Either side seems randomized.
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