[ . . . he's quiet for a moment, like he's thinking of something. before he nods gently, expression some combination of wistful and saddened]
It would be nice, if all could offer consideration to one another in such a way.
But... to be selfish or frightened, cowardly or weak... that's human too, isn't it? We can hope that someone would overcome.... but ultimately, imperfection is a part of living.
Hm? Oh... No. I try to put my feelings aside when I make my choices - it's never anything personal. I recognize that no one can live a life in which they completely avoid harming another but I...
.... Everyone deserves kindness and dignity. I may not be a good man, but I believe in that much.
[ . . . he glances off to the side, gaze distant]
.... but no matter how much I love someone, that does not change how they may view me, if they decide I'm an enemy.
[none will hold a white rose to him - but he can't begrudge them that, so long as he can understand it]
[crystal we're going to be tagging this affection week thread forever
but soo-won will take the hand easily enough, offering up a smile and holding on]
Nothing quite so much - I know that I've been able to receive a lot of kindness in my life.
[ . . . ]
But because of choices that I know that I will make, because I'll choose the well-being of the common people above all else... I don't believe I'll be able to bask in the kindness of the people around me.
It's alright. I am not someone who expects to live a long, happy life.
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... how beautiful.
[he clearly likes it a lot, giving the easy, gentle curve of his lips. something more serious flashes in his eyes before he glances to hansa]
Is there a reason why you remember that one in particular?
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[He gives a shrug.]
I'm glad you like it, though, even though I'm no poet myself, haha.
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[stop
but he nods...]
... I like the meaning of it too. A kindness extended to all people, even one who might be called an enemy.
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[He nods.]
I also see it as someone who is prepared to offer a form of kindness to those who may or may not hurt them.
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It would be nice, if all could offer consideration to one another in such a way.
But... to be selfish or frightened, cowardly or weak... that's human too, isn't it? We can hope that someone would overcome.... but ultimately, imperfection is a part of living.
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[He stares at Soo-won for a moment, eyebrows furrowed.]
Are you judging yourself for something you did, Won?
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.... Everyone deserves kindness and dignity. I may not be a good man, but I believe in that much.
[ . . . he glances off to the side, gaze distant]
.... but no matter how much I love someone, that does not change how they may view me, if they decide I'm an enemy.
[none will hold a white rose to him - but he can't begrudge them that, so long as he can understand it]
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[He reaches forward since this is still affection week, resting his hand on the other's.]
Do you just naturally assume people will hate you, Won?
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but soo-won will take the hand easily enough, offering up a smile and holding on]
Nothing quite so much - I know that I've been able to receive a lot of kindness in my life.
[ . . . ]
But because of choices that I know that I will make, because I'll choose the well-being of the common people above all else... I don't believe I'll be able to bask in the kindness of the people around me.
It's alright. I am not someone who expects to live a long, happy life.