[Piety is quiet for a long time after Ishi voices that sentiment of self-reflection. Finally, however, their quiet voice breaks through the barrier of their mask.]
As naive as it may sound...I believe that you can be whatever it is you wish of yourself.
[The small smile he gives them doesn't quite reach his eyes-- some things, he thinks, can't be changed. You can work against your nature, if needed, but his identity is something literally forged into him on his creation; whatever he does, however he lives, he won't be able to forget he's a sword.
He voices none of this, because I hate Ishi why is he this way.]
But I have been what I am for twelve hundred years, now. It's all right.
There is no need to apologize- I understood your intent.
[It's just a difficult thing for him to think, when it comes to himself.
He pauses, though, still quiet when he speaks again.]
And that is my hope as well, although... if it becomes necessary, it is still in my nature to do what I must. [As much as he dislikes the thought.] If it should come to that, if you ever believe that any unpleasant task may be truly necessary-- then use me.
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[That's some relief, at least; he hasn't met many of them, but he'd hoped they might be willing enough to spare the man.]
... I feel the same, though. There is more to lose in ending someone's life in retribution than there is to gain.
[One hand comes to rest on his sword, there, and he glances down at it.]
Even though I am made for it myself, I find myself wishing there were something I could do to try to stop anyone else from being killed.
[His voice is softer, there. Knowing it may keep happening, that he has no way of acting against it-- he wants to at least try.]
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As naive as it may sound...I believe that you can be whatever it is you wish of yourself.
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[The small smile he gives them doesn't quite reach his eyes-- some things, he thinks, can't be changed. You can work against your nature, if needed, but his identity is something literally forged into him on his creation; whatever he does, however he lives, he won't be able to forget he's a sword.
He voices none of this, because I hate Ishi why is he this way.]
But I have been what I am for twelve hundred years, now. It's all right.
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[Piety rubs one hand over the other.]
At least we can make sure that you're guided as a tool of peace.
[Not slaughter.]
All of us here, we need you.
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[It's just a difficult thing for him to think, when it comes to himself.
He pauses, though, still quiet when he speaks again.]
And that is my hope as well, although... if it becomes necessary, it is still in my nature to do what I must. [As much as he dislikes the thought.] If it should come to that, if you ever believe that any unpleasant task may be truly necessary-- then use me.
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[And yet, the tone of their voice indicates their conviction has become lacking on that front.]
And I will keep hoping.