[Matsui is Correct. Kaveh nods, looking troubled.]
Not long ago, I was in a competition back home. The person behind it turned out to be... someone who believed that humanity was inherently hopeless. Doomed to violence and hatred. He wanted to convince the world that his findings were objectively correct. [...] My father passed away shortly after coming into contact with his research.
[So. This whole thing is kind of... prodding at sensitive, painful memories and experiences.]
[Sasuga, sensitive lad... There's perhaps something in the shifts of his microexpressions that might seem vaguely sympathetic as he nods.]
Then it's unpleasant for you to end up in a situation like this so soon. But you do seem like the sort of person who would find it difficult regardless.
[He doesn't say it like it's a bad thing, though. Moral compasses are good! For humans.]
[Sweet Kaveh, who he can immediately tell has never lived through a violent war, famine or plague.]
For those who are fortunate enough to live through the periods of peace... But such periods are often fleeting on the grand scale of time. On a whole, at least in the world in which I inhabit, those who are fortunate enough to proceed through life without blood on their hands are far fewer.
[MATSUI IS CORRECT. He hasn't had an easy life, but all his suffering has been on a very individual level.
Kaveh's quiet, though, as he takes that in. Now he feels bad... he already felt bad... now he feels worse...]
...I suppose that's true. I apologize for speaking selfishly. [A pause, as he gathers his thoughts.] But even during such times, there are always people who want to help others, no?
[HELP it's okay, there's truly no winning when it comes to this Sad Lad with Big Feelings.
And Matsui's words help, insomuch as words can do anything at all in this situation. He smiles a little, and his shoulders lower slightly--not nearly enough to be called "relaxed," but it's a start, at least.]
...Then it's my responsibility to do the same, whatever form that may take here.
[Kaveh you are too good to be in this group of murderous weirdos. also i keep typing kaven help
Matsui will let this lad be his optimistic self because who is he to argue?? But he does, at least, have a thin word of warning.]
Just be sure that you don't stretch yourself too thin, or attempt to help the wrong individuals. In a high stakes situation such as this, it is unwise to underestimate the desperation of your opponents, or to expect that everyone - or even others at all - will share your desire to aid.
Also Kaveh is truly just here like "damn I need to do a better job at looking like I'm okay." But he nods--dejected, but not hurt or offended or anything.]
[Dejected at the reminder is better than this fool doing something nice and getting murdered for it... Matsui just nods.]
Very well, then. As long as you keep that in mind, then I'm sure you will be able to offer aid safely. Or as safe as one can be in circumstances like this.
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Not long ago, I was in a competition back home. The person behind it turned out to be... someone who believed that humanity was inherently hopeless. Doomed to violence and hatred. He wanted to convince the world that his findings were objectively correct. [...] My father passed away shortly after coming into contact with his research.
[So. This whole thing is kind of... prodding at sensitive, painful memories and experiences.]
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Then it's unpleasant for you to end up in a situation like this so soon. But you do seem like the sort of person who would find it difficult regardless.
[He doesn't say it like it's a bad thing, though. Moral compasses are good! For humans.]
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[Rang and Lambda are outliers and should not be counted]
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People who are unused to being in positions where they must take a life to sustain their own.
[It's a gentle correction without any judgment. NORMAL IS RUDE, SIR.]
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Isn't that normal? [Not arguing--just curious.]
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For those who are fortunate enough to live through the periods of peace... But such periods are often fleeting on the grand scale of time. On a whole, at least in the world in which I inhabit, those who are fortunate enough to proceed through life without blood on their hands are far fewer.
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Kaveh's quiet, though, as he takes that in. Now he feels bad... he already felt bad... now he feels worse...]
...I suppose that's true. I apologize for speaking selfishly. [A pause, as he gathers his thoughts.] But even during such times, there are always people who want to help others, no?
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It is nothing to apologize for. [A small but genuine smile.] In an ideal world, everyone would be able to think in the way that you do.
[Calling murderers abnormal... Some are, to be fair... RANG. As for the rest of that, the smile falters a little and thins, but he still nods.]
That is true, as far as I've experienced it.
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And Matsui's words help, insomuch as words can do anything at all in this situation. He smiles a little, and his shoulders lower slightly--not nearly enough to be called "relaxed," but it's a start, at least.]
...Then it's my responsibility to do the same, whatever form that may take here.
[Also: In your face Alhaitham PBBT]
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Matsui will let this lad be his optimistic self because who is he to argue?? But he does, at least, have a thin word of warning.]
Just be sure that you don't stretch yourself too thin, or attempt to help the wrong individuals. In a high stakes situation such as this, it is unwise to underestimate the desperation of your opponents, or to expect that everyone - or even others at all - will share your desire to aid.
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Also Kaveh is truly just here like "damn I need to do a better job at looking like I'm okay." But he nods--dejected, but not hurt or offended or anything.]
Yes, I know. I'll draw the line when I must.
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Very well, then. As long as you keep that in mind, then I'm sure you will be able to offer aid safely. Or as safe as one can be in circumstances like this.