[Now he's exhaling, a little noise, a sliver of a laugh.]
I've done that before. Many times. You know, when I was a boy, they pulled me out of martial arts classes because they were scared I would go too far and kill my opponents without thinking. One time, I also led my classmates into the mountains, thinking I would show them how I used to live. One got seriously hurt. And there were many other instances throughout my life like that.
[He shakes his head.]
So yes. We want to do our best not to hurt those who don't deserve it. But even at our best, it happens. Does this make us bad people? It depends on how you react.
[Hansa stares at Siffrin for a moment.]
And how you react now is...not a sign of someone who's bad at all. This is what I truly believe.
[ Their eye widens in shock at the revalation. They knew that Hansa was a bit eccentric, but a past like that sounds far beyond the average amount and more… concerning.
But when Hansa assures Siffrin that they’re not a bad person, they… look away. They feel like they could cry after hearing that, either from the warmth of those words or from the shame that overcomes him immediately afterwards.
(Because you know that the things you’ve done go far beyond this new space.) ]
If I had a coin for every time I disappointed everyone, I wouldn't have enough to be rich, but I'd have enough to get a few dishes of jambalaya from my favorite restaurant. Honestly, most of those coins would be from Father Cervantes, alone.
[Somewhere, Delmio Cervantes is gritting his teeth hearing his adoptive son walked into a casino in his priest clothes.]
[Hansa gently smiles.]
Anyways. Even if you supposedly do, does it mean I don't like you? No. I would be disappointed in myself if I didn't help you back to your feet.
Let's play a game. Truth for a truth. You can ask me anything you like. I will be truthful. Honest to God. And in turn, I'll ask you something that you answer truthfully.
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[Now he's exhaling, a little noise, a sliver of a laugh.]
I've done that before. Many times. You know, when I was a boy, they pulled me out of martial arts classes because they were scared I would go too far and kill my opponents without thinking. One time, I also led my classmates into the mountains, thinking I would show them how I used to live. One got seriously hurt. And there were many other instances throughout my life like that.
[He shakes his head.]
So yes. We want to do our best not to hurt those who don't deserve it. But even at our best, it happens. Does this make us bad people? It depends on how you react.
[Hansa stares at Siffrin for a moment.]
And how you react now is...not a sign of someone who's bad at all. This is what I truly believe.
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[ Their eye widens in shock at the revalation. They knew that Hansa was a bit eccentric, but a past like that sounds far beyond the average amount and more… concerning.
But when Hansa assures Siffrin that they’re not a bad person, they… look away. They feel like they could cry after hearing that, either from the warmth of those words or from the shame that overcomes him immediately afterwards.
(Because you know that the things you’ve done go far beyond this new space.) ]
I might… end up disappointing you.
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[Somewhere, Delmio Cervantes is gritting his teeth hearing his adoptive son walked into a casino in his priest clothes.]
[Hansa gently smiles.]
Anyways. Even if you supposedly do, does it mean I don't like you? No. I would be disappointed in myself if I didn't help you back to your feet.
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Though with a sob story like their own, who wouldn’t pity them? Hah!
Better to change the subject. ]
Father Cervantes… is that your dad?
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[Absolutely.]
Do you have family back home, Siffrin?
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[ (You think of them.
You wonder.
Just what has happened to them since you’ve been gone?)]
I do, yup!
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[Is there other Sifflings out there...]
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There’s are people back at home who are like my family. I met them while traveling.
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[Siffrin the traveler.]
That's nice, to travel in company. Were you all trekking somewhere specific?
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I met them on their quest to save the country. I tagged along!
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Was there a big bad villain waiting for you at the end of it, then?
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[ His voice is neutral, but his hands are balled up into fists. ]
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He's what? [HUH]
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He’s freezing everything in time.
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How do you even do that? That makes it seem like he's just putting everyone on ice or something.
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[For what purpose would one...]
It's like you're all insects under glass, huh.
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[ ... ]
I'm not sure. He's the worst kind of control freak.
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Have you met the man?
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Ah, nope, that's just what I've heard about him from others!
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Run that by me again, Siffrin.
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[..........]
Let's play a game. Truth for a truth. You can ask me anything you like. I will be truthful. Honest to God. And in turn, I'll ask you something that you answer truthfully.
Want to play? I will be an open book.
i ROLLED A ONE
... ]
No thanks. It won't matter anyway, once we go our separate ways.
[ And with a cold smile that might as well have been drawn on Siffrin's face, they stand up to leave. ]
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reach out to just tug at their cloak.]
I won't force you to stay.
[And his hand drops back down.]
But I mean it, when I say that even if we don't see each other again...you can talk anytime. A moment in time still matters, for you and for me.
[...]
Just keep that in mind, okay?
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