I have died before. Four times, by my count, here in Ryslig — and each time I return, and each time I learn a harsh lesson on what not to do. [Drolly, he recites:] Not to make requests of Mana without fully ensuring she understands precisely what it is that I desire. Not to fall victim to the whims of my own monstrous mind and blindly attack those who outnumber me. Not to spill my secrets in desperation; the risk far outweighs the benefit. Not to stare down a beast driven solely by starvation and read malice into every bite he takes of me.
[The scars, weak as they make him feel, serve as constant reminders to do better.]
Regardless, I do not see why it matters to you. If I die, I die — and I learn not to make that mistake again.
[Though ... there is someone who would miss him dearly if he was gone, no matter how brief his absence. He understands that now. So perhaps he should not be so careless in his curiosity.]
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I have died before. Four times, by my count, here in Ryslig — and each time I return, and each time I learn a harsh lesson on what not to do. [Drolly, he recites:] Not to make requests of Mana without fully ensuring she understands precisely what it is that I desire. Not to fall victim to the whims of my own monstrous mind and blindly attack those who outnumber me. Not to spill my secrets in desperation; the risk far outweighs the benefit. Not to stare down a beast driven solely by starvation and read malice into every bite he takes of me.
[The scars, weak as they make him feel, serve as constant reminders to do better.]
Regardless, I do not see why it matters to you. If I die, I die — and I learn not to make that mistake again.
[Though ... there is someone who would miss him dearly if he was gone, no matter how brief his absence. He understands that now. So perhaps he should not be so careless in his curiosity.]