"... Perhaps, someday." He agrees it quietly, ignoring how... comforting it is to have someone pat his head. How much he misses it.
Her reaction prompts a shift of his brows, and they furrow slightly before reaching up, to wipe them away. It's another markedly gentle gesture, and he nods in understanding. Then it's just a terminology difference.
Ah, but... "... It's a lot more complex than that." His head shakes, hand waving. "Not all of us, as protectors, are violent. Most of us are able to fight, but... not all of us are predisposed toward it. Someone who is Awakened is simply awakened to their innate spiritual power. Healers and fighters are the most common types of protectors, but... it's complicated." Humans were... complicated. As to him, he certainly has a violent streak to him - he doubts he need confirm that for her to know he's among those he speaks of.
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Her reaction prompts a shift of his brows, and they furrow slightly before reaching up, to wipe them away. It's another markedly gentle gesture, and he nods in understanding. Then it's just a terminology difference.
Ah, but... "... It's a lot more complex than that." His head shakes, hand waving. "Not all of us, as protectors, are violent. Most of us are able to fight, but... not all of us are predisposed toward it. Someone who is Awakened is simply awakened to their innate spiritual power. Healers and fighters are the most common types of protectors, but... it's complicated." Humans were... complicated. As to him, he certainly has a violent streak to him - he doubts he need confirm that for her to know he's among those he speaks of.