hidden-protector:
“Ach, I am tired and stubborn. My heart belongs to her until the sands consume the sea. But that does not mean I am not fulfilled by other sorts of relationships; like this one you and I share, it brings me great joy, nehem. You sit and listen to my ramblings, nothing could make an old man such as myself happier. In fact, you have brought on another.
Everyone loves differently, meaning one cannot necessarily be good or bad at it, as long as you find the right person to share it with. When you find this person, you will feel it in your ka, an indescribable feeling that draws you to them, as I assume you feel with Connor. When the time does come, do not be disappointed if it is not as magical as you expected, for a love is not always someone you succeed with, but make mistakes with and are willing to work together to improve. You must go into love with an open mind, an open heart, and a sense of humor. If the two of you were meant to be, you will do just fine.”
“So you are going to live a solitary existence for the rest of your eternity? Haha, I don’t think anyone considers you an old man, not here, not anywhere. Though I understand your meaning. I have never had anyone in my life to which I feel so close, besides Papa. It is like having a second, but different, if that makes any sort of sense. I get much joy out of spending time with you as well. You know, they say that you are the father of all of this, but you... seem so different from them. You are dedicated but you have not sacrificed yourself to it, it seems.
It is strange, to feel these things. I have never felt anything like it before. Papa was always sad from missing Brasidas and when I was being used as a slave, among other things, they used these sorts of feelings punishments for me. So to feel them and know there is no bad thing that will happen after, it... it is good, but it also leaves me out of sorts. I feel like I will say or do something wrong and he will, not want me anymore.”
