Rom looks aside as the coffeemaker gives a little beep to signal a job complete. Pouring out two cups gives him a moment to organize his thoughts, and he gives a small exhale as he leans over to gently place one before Shoko. ]
My Master said something similar to me before, you know. About being there for me. She said a proper Master would never abandon their disciple. [ A small sip from his own cup before he continues. ] I'm grateful for it, of course. But ... I also believe her. It makes me all the more certain I can't let her find out, if I were to be embroiled in something serious.
[ He laughs wanly. ]
So you should be a little more selfish, I think. Make it clear that you'll take care of them, yes, but you'll take care of yourself, too. That way they'll know they can rely on you, but that they won't be causing you any harm, and you can also breathe a little easier. Win-win, don't you think?
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The latter, though ...
Rom looks aside as the coffeemaker gives a little beep to signal a job complete. Pouring out two cups gives him a moment to organize his thoughts, and he gives a small exhale as he leans over to gently place one before Shoko. ]
My Master said something similar to me before, you know. About being there for me. She said a proper Master would never abandon their disciple. [ A small sip from his own cup before he continues. ] I'm grateful for it, of course. But ... I also believe her. It makes me all the more certain I can't let her find out, if I were to be embroiled in something serious.
[ He laughs wanly. ]
So you should be a little more selfish, I think. Make it clear that you'll take care of them, yes, but you'll take care of yourself, too. That way they'll know they can rely on you, but that they won't be causing you any harm, and you can also breathe a little easier. Win-win, don't you think?