I'm a Magic Knight. Almost all of us use magic, though there are those who also use weapons.
[ That's a whole long story of its own, though. For now, Vangeance ponders Russell's question, making a soft noise in thought as he dips his gaze. ]
... that's quite a difficult question.
[ He looks as calm as ever, even as he says it, but it's not a lie. He's sure Julius would have been able to answer this question in a heartbeat with characteristic ease and warmth, but for him, it's a little harder to respond to. He needs a moment to consider his words before he speaks again. ]
It's not this place, but the people. You're correct -- I'm not duty-bound to protect the people of another country. But pain and suffering are the same for everyone. And just as I wouldn't wish for my Kingdom's people to be in danger, I don't want anyone here to be in danger, either. Not if I'm capable of stopping it.
[ Does that sound hollow? He's not sure. But it's sincere, at least. It's just always been in his nature to protect others. ]
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[ That's a whole long story of its own, though. For now, Vangeance ponders Russell's question, making a soft noise in thought as he dips his gaze. ]
... that's quite a difficult question.
[ He looks as calm as ever, even as he says it, but it's not a lie. He's sure Julius would have been able to answer this question in a heartbeat with characteristic ease and warmth, but for him, it's a little harder to respond to. He needs a moment to consider his words before he speaks again. ]
It's not this place, but the people. You're correct -- I'm not duty-bound to protect the people of another country. But pain and suffering are the same for everyone. And just as I wouldn't wish for my Kingdom's people to be in danger, I don't want anyone here to be in danger, either. Not if I'm capable of stopping it.
[ Does that sound hollow? He's not sure. But it's sincere, at least. It's just always been in his nature to protect others. ]