I come from a world where lineage comes above all else, followed closely by wealth. While we've been granted many opportunities others will never receive, it does come at a certain price of potentially sacrificing happiness if we can't find a way to incorporate both.
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... it sounds like you've thought about it a lot, [ he'll eventually say. ] And it does sound like a fun place to be.
It sounds like you have a lot of experience, dealing with lineage. [ This is offered without judgment, but he is curious. ]
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