Harper
It's not the first time someone has asked him that question, though usually they are not from Torchline so the pattern is holding true at the very least. Even so, he is clearly not bothered by it, smile ever-present. "Torchline is notorious for smuggling, looting, and pickpocketing. While we're always trying to change that, I won't judge a skill for how it can possibly be used. The skills someone learns from stealing can also help them slip in and out unheard from an abusive household, or get back their own stolen items without confrontation, or ensure a hungry teen has a full belly at the end of the night if they have no money or items to barter with." It's clear by the gentle way he proposes the ideas that he is used to teaching this particular sentiment. "I don't condone stealing for more selfish purposes, but it's not for me to decide who will and will not use it justly on appearances or first introductions alone. I can only try to see the best in people." And so long as it means they are employed, fed, and sheltered, no matter how legally, Harper sees it as a win.
But there are far more exciting topics and experiences at hand, and as the young girl merrily shows her excitement, Harper makes the quietest trumpeting noise he can before lowering his trunk towards her - snuffling up her hair, nudging at her cheeks, and otherwise making an adorable nuisance of himself. Hoping she is Attuned given her previous comments about flying and her insistence on speaking to him in this form, Harper reaches out across the bond to answer her. I am slower, but definitely not incapable of running or spinning or anything else that requires some limberness! Elephants are good swimmers too if you can believe it.
But there are far more exciting topics and experiences at hand, and as the young girl merrily shows her excitement, Harper makes the quietest trumpeting noise he can before lowering his trunk towards her - snuffling up her hair, nudging at her cheeks, and otherwise making an adorable nuisance of himself. Hoping she is Attuned given her previous comments about flying and her insistence on speaking to him in this form, Harper reaches out across the bond to answer her. I am slower, but definitely not incapable of running or spinning or anything else that requires some limberness! Elephants are good swimmers too if you can believe it.
Once I had been wasted land
but you have made me meadow green again
but you have made me meadow green again
