[It's something that he finds himself more receptive to this time around, taking it in rather than immediately prickling at it and denying it; if anything, the words are calming, and he takes a moment to settle a bit.
The task was futile, but the attempt was worthwhile.]
I've never regretted that I was the one chosen, you know.
[And that's...easier, gentler, less blank beneath the words; regardless of everything that happened, he genuinely does mean that much.]
I knew what the outcome would be, but I loved the world, and I fought with all I had to see my dreams for it realized. I can't possibly regret that. It was difficult, of course, but it was always an honor.
So perhaps it's unfair to ask, but try not to concern yourself too much for me.
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[It's something that he finds himself more receptive to this time around, taking it in rather than immediately prickling at it and denying it; if anything, the words are calming, and he takes a moment to settle a bit.
The task was futile, but the attempt was worthwhile.]
I've never regretted that I was the one chosen, you know.
[And that's...easier, gentler, less blank beneath the words; regardless of everything that happened, he genuinely does mean that much.]
I knew what the outcome would be, but I loved the world, and I fought with all I had to see my dreams for it realized. I can't possibly regret that. It was difficult, of course, but it was always an honor.
So perhaps it's unfair to ask, but try not to concern yourself too much for me.