[His tone is somber, his expression grave. He does want that, for all of Dahna, and perhaps especially for her. He knows, of course, that such declarations from him are to be met with skepticism at best; she has no reason to believe that his intentions are genuine, that it is about more than saving face for his past mistakes. Time has changed him, including those years in Elde Menancia, but he does not expect anyone to simply accept that because he says so, especially not Kisara. Not after what he had done— or more precisely, what he did not do.
He does, at last, drink deep from his mug, gaze thoughtful beneath the knit of his brow.]
I didn't know anything different, either. I wish that had not been the case. I would like to think that I know better now— that I can be better, but I am only one person. I would like to see all Renans learn from the misdeeds of our past. Dahna is not theirs to rule— and while the reign of the current generation of Lords has been brought to an end, there is more to be done to ensure no more follow.
[He turns his gaze back to her, solemn.]
That is what I mean to do— not on my own, but to aid our friends by doing whatever must be done to ensure that Dahna does change. I owe your brother that much and more. His dream can come true.
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[His tone is somber, his expression grave. He does want that, for all of Dahna, and perhaps especially for her. He knows, of course, that such declarations from him are to be met with skepticism at best; she has no reason to believe that his intentions are genuine, that it is about more than saving face for his past mistakes. Time has changed him, including those years in Elde Menancia, but he does not expect anyone to simply accept that because he says so, especially not Kisara. Not after what he had done— or more precisely, what he did not do.
He does, at last, drink deep from his mug, gaze thoughtful beneath the knit of his brow.]
I didn't know anything different, either. I wish that had not been the case. I would like to think that I know better now— that I can be better, but I am only one person. I would like to see all Renans learn from the misdeeds of our past. Dahna is not theirs to rule— and while the reign of the current generation of Lords has been brought to an end, there is more to be done to ensure no more follow.
[He turns his gaze back to her, solemn.]
That is what I mean to do— not on my own, but to aid our friends by doing whatever must be done to ensure that Dahna does change. I owe your brother that much and more. His dream can come true.