[Gil smiles - he's not sure how people his age normally behave in this era, but he's of the impression that amongst them, his master must be exceptional. To be prudent, to place the needs of others about your own, to lead by example - wasn't that what he wanted to be as King?
Ah, but it's a lonely station, isn't it? His master must understand that as well, living in such a big house, speaking of family but having no one else around.
Gil knows how those things weigh; he knows that, for himself, they weighed too much, even for someone as blessed and honored as himself. In the end he let his knees buckle, and somehow (though he cannot completely recall how himself) he betrayed all the good he had wanted to be.
He knows, for now, he shouldn't trouble himself with the "why" -- what's more important is victory for his master, and to assure that, he may have to help this master shoulder these things.]
They're splendid ideals, Master -- if you speak so resolutely of them, then I'm sure you practice them just as well! As your Servant, I'll strive to do the same.
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Ah, but it's a lonely station, isn't it? His master must understand that as well, living in such a big house, speaking of family but having no one else around.
Gil knows how those things weigh; he knows that, for himself, they weighed too much, even for someone as blessed and honored as himself. In the end he let his knees buckle, and somehow (though he cannot completely recall how himself) he betrayed all the good he had wanted to be.
He knows, for now, he shouldn't trouble himself with the "why" -- what's more important is victory for his master, and to assure that, he may have to help this master shoulder these things.]
They're splendid ideals, Master -- if you speak so resolutely of them, then I'm sure you practice them just as well! As your Servant, I'll strive to do the same.