[ The reminder of Yuri's many months in this place earns another smile from him, understanding more so than content. Of course he couldn't find joy in the thought of a friend being subjected to the whims of this world for so long, and the rest of them hailing from one Fodlan or another have been here even longer, and that... makes them all so strong.
Right. Shez fights for them in the same measure as he fights alongside them, as he learns from them. His once inseparable partner may be gone, but even in his darkest hour, he's never been alone. ]
Wouldn't be me if I didn't obsess over getting stronger for one reason or another, huh?
[ It is a testament to his good spirits, that he can make this kind of jab at himself. There's comfort in that, too, in feeling more like the person he's always been. ]
But, there is more than one way to pursue strength, so I guess I do have more than one angle. On the more practical side, I've decided to use my magic more often. [ His dark magic, specifically. ] Honestly I'd rather use a sword or two any day, and I don't really like the thought of being associated with Thales and the rest of those guys, but... whatever my connection to them may be, it's not like I can deny it, either. Sticking to blades only really just means fighting at half power, and I can't afford to hold anything back.
[ And as much as it personally weighs on him, embracing his darkness is the easier part of his resolution. So he allows himself a pause, takes a slow breath before proceeding. ]
As for those Oracles... I wanna give this place a chance. I know you have plenty of reason for doubt, and it's not like I'm about to blindly trust them either, but if they are speaking the truth, then relying on Meridian is our best and only shot of getting back home. Whatever happens, I never wanna stop believing that we will.
[ An unspoken thought draws half a laugh out of him, and he turns to face Yuri fully before sharing his reason for amusement. ]
Besides, Cyrus isn't so bad. Sharing privileged info about an upcoming trial with the enemy all the while dodging attempts at claiming his head... Doesn't that kinda sound like the [ stupid ] honorable thing Dimitri would do?
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Right. Shez fights for them in the same measure as he fights alongside them, as he learns from them. His once inseparable partner may be gone, but even in his darkest hour, he's never been alone. ]
Wouldn't be me if I didn't obsess over getting stronger for one reason or another, huh?
[ It is a testament to his good spirits, that he can make this kind of jab at himself. There's comfort in that, too, in feeling more like the person he's always been. ]
But, there is more than one way to pursue strength, so I guess I do have more than one angle. On the more practical side, I've decided to use my magic more often. [ His dark magic, specifically. ] Honestly I'd rather use a sword or two any day, and I don't really like the thought of being associated with Thales and the rest of those guys, but... whatever my connection to them may be, it's not like I can deny it, either. Sticking to blades only really just means fighting at half power, and I can't afford to hold anything back.
[ And as much as it personally weighs on him, embracing his darkness is the easier part of his resolution. So he allows himself a pause, takes a slow breath before proceeding. ]
As for those Oracles... I wanna give this place a chance. I know you have plenty of reason for doubt, and it's not like I'm about to blindly trust them either, but if they are speaking the truth, then relying on Meridian is our best and only shot of getting back home. Whatever happens, I never wanna stop believing that we will.
[ An unspoken thought draws half a laugh out of him, and he turns to face Yuri fully before sharing his reason for amusement. ]
Besides, Cyrus isn't so bad. Sharing privileged info about an upcoming trial with the enemy all the while dodging attempts at claiming his head... Doesn't that kinda sound like the [ stupid ] honorable thing Dimitri would do?