My father insisted upon his only son following in his footsteps. As a young boy, I thought knighthood would be nothing but honor and glory following victorious returns from battle, but I was quickly proven wrong. There is no glory to be found in telling a woman her husband lies dead many leagues away.
[ No honor to be found in looking into the eyes of a child and solemnly saying her mother won't ever be back for dinner. ]
There is always fear, but moreso than fear for your own life it becomes fear that you will not be able to protect those that you call comrades and friends despite your best efforts.
Why so curious? Do you also wish to become a knight?
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My father insisted upon his only son following in his footsteps. As a young boy, I thought knighthood would be nothing but honor and glory following victorious returns from battle, but I was quickly proven wrong. There is no glory to be found in telling a woman her husband lies dead many leagues away.
[ No honor to be found in looking into the eyes of a child and solemnly saying her mother won't ever be back for dinner. ]
There is always fear, but moreso than fear for your own life it becomes fear that you will not be able to protect those that you call comrades and friends despite your best efforts.
Why so curious? Do you also wish to become a knight?
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i'm not interested in becoming a knight
you have to be willing to sacrifice your life for others
[ and jj pretty much only compliments himself, so this is one for the history books: ]
i don't think i'm that good of a person!
but i'm curious to know more about it
i hadn't met superheroes before coming here
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There is always room for personal growth, should you wish it.
[ Except it doesn't sound like he does, strangely enough. ]
Is there truly no one you would sacrifice your own life for?
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but i'm not a fighter
so if it came down to it...
[ what's even happening ]
i don't know if i'd trust myself not to be too scared
even if i want to do something
i wouldn't want me in my corner
[ he couldn't even finish a skate without choking, saving someone's life is a thousand times more important than that ]
this got weirdly deep
[ RIP Emmeryn, may Naga watch over her soul. ]
You are a stronger man than you look. You simply need to work hard in order to uncover the full breadth of your capabilities.
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i think you're right
it just takes a bit of creativity, doesn't it?
there are ways to contribute other than taking up weapons
i'll find one for me!
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[ As long as it's not for like....nefarious purposes or anything. ]