[ Aah, so that's it. He'd thought he sensed something familiar in Russell, but it's not himself that he sees in the boy. That open declaration of intent to kill makes it clear -- it's someone else he sees in Russell. Someone far more sad, and angry, and wounded. ]
... I think everyone deserves kindness. [ Maybe that's hypocritical coming from a knight who's prepared to fight and kill if necessary. But at his core, he truly believes it. ] Anger and fear can make people want to do terrible things. But that doesn't make them inherently undeserving of kindness.
[ Vangeance pauses to let that sink in before continuing gently. ]
Even if you were considering killing me, you held back. That's something you should be proud of.
[ He hopes some positive reinforcement will help. And he doesn't say that he won't be killed by something as trivial as a kitchen knife; he can't and won't die that easily. ]
If you're upset with me, I understand. I'll do what I can to fix it. But I'd appreciate it if you tried your best not to hurt other people. If you held back, like you did just now. Do you think you could try?
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... I think everyone deserves kindness. [ Maybe that's hypocritical coming from a knight who's prepared to fight and kill if necessary. But at his core, he truly believes it. ] Anger and fear can make people want to do terrible things. But that doesn't make them inherently undeserving of kindness.
[ Vangeance pauses to let that sink in before continuing gently. ]
Even if you were considering killing me, you held back. That's something you should be proud of.
[ He hopes some positive reinforcement will help. And he doesn't say that he won't be killed by something as trivial as a kitchen knife; he can't and won't die that easily. ]
If you're upset with me, I understand. I'll do what I can to fix it. But I'd appreciate it if you tried your best not to hurt other people. If you held back, like you did just now. Do you think you could try?