Love mends even the broken parts
That was not exactly what the Launceleyn had meant, but considering what he’d done and said earlier, he figured he didn’t have grounds to complain. Moreover, for Astra, he would let a lot slide that he wouldn’t for anyone or anything else. So, as the alchemist gave the luxere rubs and scratches before standing, the summoner remained silent.
Then it was the other man’s turn to stay quiet as Loren spoke. However, Remi’s response wasn’t exactly normal, nor did it instill confidence in the Launceleyn. The was too much sorrow in the other man’s eyes and expressions and too much doubt in his voice for this to be simply another reaction to rejection from the summoner. So he decided to call the alchemist out on it. ”Liar.” Loren’s voice came out matter-of-factly, not accusatory or cruelly, though he didn’t know how Remi would take it. ”I don’t know what you have on your mind. But withholding information from me or lying about it takes away my choice as surely as telling me what you think I should do or think or feel does. Besides, I'll likely find out eventually, and if it's afterwards I can guarantee my response will be not to your liking.” That was nothing but the truth: the Launceleyn could only figure out who he wanted to be if others were honest with their intentions and their feelings, as he was striving to be.
Then it was the other man’s turn to stay quiet as Loren spoke. However, Remi’s response wasn’t exactly normal, nor did it instill confidence in the Launceleyn. The was too much sorrow in the other man’s eyes and expressions and too much doubt in his voice for this to be simply another reaction to rejection from the summoner. So he decided to call the alchemist out on it. ”Liar.” Loren’s voice came out matter-of-factly, not accusatory or cruelly, though he didn’t know how Remi would take it. ”I don’t know what you have on your mind. But withholding information from me or lying about it takes away my choice as surely as telling me what you think I should do or think or feel does. Besides, I'll likely find out eventually, and if it's afterwards I can guarantee my response will be not to your liking.” That was nothing but the truth: the Launceleyn could only figure out who he wanted to be if others were honest with their intentions and their feelings, as he was striving to be.
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