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🗲 Belief was important. Ei herself had been forced to acknowledge that in the end, when the wishes of her people had turned against her own desires. But that was only the tip of the iceberg, for considering all she had done to them… they still chose to follow her, even in the end. Perhaps not because they forgave her, but because they believed she could still do better after everything.
“I understand your point of view. Although from my perspective, Inazuma’s people are stronger than they ever have been. Even were we completely absent, they would be able to overcome whatever struggles awaited.” Which was good, seeing as so many Inazuman individuals that held important posts were present here. Herself and Gorou aside, she also knew that Miko and Sangonomiya Kokomi were both here.
“Would you find it selfish of me to say that I have few worries because of this perspective? Perhaps my confidence is naïve, but I would like to wholly believe in my people.” It was difficult to explain why to anyone outside of the Traveler, Paimon, Miko, and herself though.
“I do not disagree - but there are still some additional concerns to address. While I do not think that the people necessary require leadership, the lack of it may cause unrest.” There was still mistrust between Watatsumi and the Shogunate, after all. A disappearance of leadership at Watatsumi during this critical time may be seen as a potential threat.
“Of course, as I said, I trust those under my command, but, still,” he shakes his head, ears moving with the gesture. “It’s almost like leaving siblings home alone.”
“In any case, selfish is the wrong word. ‘Surprising’ may be the better word, if I may be blunt.” And blunt he was, his words had a certain bite to them that he found difficult to curtail, but he was still as polite as he could be.
There was a reason he was rarely put in charge if diplomacy.
“You say ‘Inazuma’s people’. Those who fought for Watatsumi may still be wary that ‘Inazuma’s people’ does not include them in the same way.”
