[the truth is that stahn doesn't really know when he's supposed to assume the worst. things like that do not come naturally to him at all.
it's not like stahn thinks everything is sunshine and rainbows; he's optimistic, but it's not unfailing and it's not as if he hasn't learned of some of the worse struggles that exist in the world—whether it's their native on or cerealia. but assuming the bad before anything else is just difficult for him. stahn can't argue that leon is wrong, but what is he supposed to do?
especially when he brings up what really resonates with him.]
I know. It could have been you, or Otome, or anyone else. Even Dymlos wasn't safe this time. [he felt guilty enough, but the idea of not only leon getting hurt, but otome, kashuu, yata—any of his friends—it's downright terrifying. this is probably not making the situation any better.]
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[the truth is that stahn doesn't really know when he's supposed to assume the worst. things like that do not come naturally to him at all.
it's not like stahn thinks everything is sunshine and rainbows; he's optimistic, but it's not unfailing and it's not as if he hasn't learned of some of the worse struggles that exist in the world—whether it's their native on or cerealia. but assuming the bad before anything else is just difficult for him. stahn can't argue that leon is wrong, but what is he supposed to do?
especially when he brings up what really resonates with him.]
I know. It could have been you, or Otome, or anyone else. Even Dymlos wasn't safe this time. [he felt guilty enough, but the idea of not only leon getting hurt, but otome, kashuu, yata—any of his friends—it's downright terrifying. this is probably not making the situation any better.]