sprace: yuri

[agamid]

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[agamid]

[ he looks at her ]

Yes, it clearly did not truly obey its master. [ ... ] But my behaviour was no better than a mindless beast either.

[applebough]

Because you were angry about that and killed Margaret?

[ There's no judging tone. ]

It sounds like the anger is really influenced by other things, so I don't think that would make you a mindless beast. Dion, you... you're really better than you think you are.

[agamid]

[ he smiles at her ]

As are you, Yuri. I am most grateful for your company, though I... do not wish to be deceptive. I have killed many innocents before this.

[applebough]

That doesn't change my perception of you, Dion.

[ There is absolutely no hesitation in her voice. ]

In fact... as a prince, you probably had to make choices that you didn't want to, but had to.

[agamid]

[ he's quiet ]

Yes, there are many who suffered for their prince not defending them.

[applebough]

Yes... the prince cannot defend everyone.

[ ... ]

Because that's impossible.

[agamid]

Perhaps.

[ he agrees with her ]

And yet should I not feel guilt for those lives still? Do they not deserve that, at least?

[applebough]

Rather than guilt, I think they would be more satisfied if their lives meant something else to you other than people to pity.

[agamid]

If it is pity to regret that someone was killed unjustly, then I cannot refute your claim.

But nor will I change my stance as a result of negative framing.