there's light at the edge of the darkness
Loren blinked at Oia’i’o’s comment. ”Name one.” Although his tone came out politely, there was a bit of an edge to it. His fingers tapped again as he considered his response to her next comment. ”Those with authority over the land should be responsible for them.” Even he wasn’t entirely satisfied with that reply, but it was nothing compared to her comment about judgments. ”And do you trust your judgment?” Rae didn't, at least not with her memories intact.
Listening to her impassively, the summoner idly wondered whether the demi-god had ever actually healed someone. ”Why not treat different cases as they are, as different cases with different circumstances?” His confusion was obvious.
”We’re humans.” This time, the Launceleyn’s tone came out completely certain. Being called human-animals was disturbing to him on a level he couldn’t quite articulate. Moving on to other animals was a distinct relief. ”Dragons have value systems?” Then, realizing he was going to get a yes, he quickly added, ”What type of value systems do white dragons have?”
Her question finally gave him pause; his brow furrowed and he frowned as he considered the response. ”There’s not one answer.” So he’d give her his. ”Making a family, by blood or by choice. Kissing someone you love. Providing something that provides value to yourself and others. Bringing joy into the world.” Those weren’t concrete steps, which the daughter of Rae probably wouldn’t like. Still, he gave her a faint smile.
Listening to her impassively, the summoner idly wondered whether the demi-god had ever actually healed someone. ”Why not treat different cases as they are, as different cases with different circumstances?” His confusion was obvious.
”We’re humans.” This time, the Launceleyn’s tone came out completely certain. Being called human-animals was disturbing to him on a level he couldn’t quite articulate. Moving on to other animals was a distinct relief. ”Dragons have value systems?” Then, realizing he was going to get a yes, he quickly added, ”What type of value systems do white dragons have?”
Her question finally gave him pause; his brow furrowed and he frowned as he considered the response. ”There’s not one answer.” So he’d give her his. ”Making a family, by blood or by choice. Kissing someone you love. Providing something that provides value to yourself and others. Bringing joy into the world.” Those weren’t concrete steps, which the daughter of Rae probably wouldn’t like. Still, he gave her a faint smile.
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