...but she supposes it's not so strange that he's been through worse, given what he said about his world and higher powers making people fight. her brow creases, but she doesn't push it.]
Hopefully you'll heal up quickly. [...] You guys were gone for a while. We couldn't help but worry.
So I heard... It didn't feel terribly long for me, but my sense of time is a bit warped to begin with because of home. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if time worked just a bit differently when you're taken away like we were.
[ He seems to be in thought, but he looks curiously to her and... after a while, he offers a small smile. ] This might be sudden, but do you mind if I ask you something?
..What do you believe in? [ He stops for a moment before he continues as if to elaborate. ] What helps motivate you?
That could be the case... it's a little unsettling to think about.
[time distortion... sheba's brow furrows a little at that. the others didn't seem to realize they'd been gone so long, either, so it's likely not just because of his own experiences at home.
as far as his next question goes - she looks a little surprised to be ask, but she answers, all the same.]
...does it sound bad if I say "myself"? [because she does believe in herself.] When I was traveling with my friends, I wasn't worried about whether we would be able to accomplish our goals or not, because I knew we were capable of doing them.
It's the same now. I have questions I want answered, and I believe I can find them if I look hard enough. That's what keeps me going.
[ Dokja goes quiet as he listens, observing her with a gaze that could be a trick of the light, but maybe fond? In that moment she reminds him of someone. However, he shakes his head at the question. No, he does not think it sounds bad. ]
I'd say that's more than motivation enough. [ He knew they were capable of doing anything. He trusted them, even blindly trusted them to figure out what exactly to do even if he told them nothing of his plans. ] I have the same kind of faith in my own companions back home.
You're very strong, Sheba. [ And he truly, honestly means that. ] We all have our own motivations that strive us forward, but I think some people could use a good mindset like yours.
[hello?? she wasn't expecting that?? she looks startled by the compliment - flattered, too, but mostly startled.]
It's easy to have that kind of faith when you've got good people watching your back, isn't it? [looking back on it, she knows it's true; her involvement with her friends might have only come out of a chance encounters, but her life would have been very, very different if not for that.] ...what about you? Is that what's keeping you motivated here, too?
[ Just because someone is a child, or young teen, and so forth.. Kim Dokja doesn't underestimate their strength simply based on age. Of course, everyone is more or less nerfed here but... her way of thinking, it's definitely admirable. He smiles nonetheless. ]
It is. Bonds like that are hard to come by. [ Though he looks a bit distant as he thinks about it, but decides to focus on the returning inquiry with a hum. ] Here? I'd say... it's doing whatever needs to be done. So if I need to find answers to help deal with what's going on here, I'll be sure to do my best.
[whatever needs to be done... it's not the first time she's encountered someone who thinks like that. knowing how jrpgs go, it probably won't be the last!
but it's a familiar mindset, and a comforting one. if enough people are that determined, then they're sure to come out of this alright, aren't they? and it doesn't necessarily have to be a lot of them, either. just... enough.]
I'll do my best, as well. I really want to get us all out of here.
[ To have familiar mindsets together, certainly not only gets the job done but helps to find a little comfort in it. Dokja has always preferred the numbers of a few, over the whole crowd. Then again, not a lot of people really matter to him. He wasn't the protagonist, after all. His free hand reaches over to gently pat her head. A small habit, but he smiles nonetheless. ]
We'll all be able to go back home and out of here, it's only a matter of time. Until then, let's continue working together, shall we?
[ His attention seems to be briefly elsewhere before he looks to her again. ] I appreciate you taking the time to check on me though. I'll get scolded if I don't go and rest so let's talk again soon, okay?
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Ah. [ Eloquent. ] Mm, no, I don't need anything at the moment. But I'm feeling a bit better now. Gone through worse so it's not too bad.
[ Don't worry about this old man. ]
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...but she supposes it's not so strange that he's been through worse, given what he said about his world and higher powers making people fight. her brow creases, but she doesn't push it.]
Hopefully you'll heal up quickly. [...] You guys were gone for a while. We couldn't help but worry.
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[ He seems to be in thought, but he looks curiously to her and... after a while, he offers a small smile. ] This might be sudden, but do you mind if I ask you something?
..What do you believe in? [ He stops for a moment before he continues as if to elaborate. ] What helps motivate you?
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[time distortion... sheba's brow furrows a little at that. the others didn't seem to realize they'd been gone so long, either, so it's likely not just because of his own experiences at home.
as far as his next question goes - she looks a little surprised to be ask, but she answers, all the same.]
...does it sound bad if I say "myself"? [because she does believe in herself.] When I was traveling with my friends, I wasn't worried about whether we would be able to accomplish our goals or not, because I knew we were capable of doing them.
It's the same now. I have questions I want answered, and I believe I can find them if I look hard enough. That's what keeps me going.
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I'd say that's more than motivation enough. [ He knew they were capable of doing anything. He trusted them, even blindly trusted them to figure out what exactly to do even if he told them nothing of his plans. ] I have the same kind of faith in my own companions back home.
You're very strong, Sheba. [ And he truly, honestly means that. ] We all have our own motivations that strive us forward, but I think some people could use a good mindset like yours.
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[hello?? she wasn't expecting that?? she looks startled by the compliment - flattered, too, but mostly startled.]
It's easy to have that kind of faith when you've got good people watching your back, isn't it? [looking back on it, she knows it's true; her involvement with her friends might have only come out of a chance encounters, but her life would have been very, very different if not for that.] ...what about you? Is that what's keeping you motivated here, too?
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[ Just because someone is a child, or young teen, and so forth.. Kim Dokja doesn't underestimate their strength simply based on age. Of course, everyone is more or less nerfed here but... her way of thinking, it's definitely admirable. He smiles nonetheless. ]
It is. Bonds like that are hard to come by. [ Though he looks a bit distant as he thinks about it, but decides to focus on the returning inquiry with a hum. ] Here? I'd say... it's doing whatever needs to be done. So if I need to find answers to help deal with what's going on here, I'll be sure to do my best.
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[whatever needs to be done... it's not the first time she's encountered someone who thinks like that. knowing how jrpgs go, it probably won't be the last!
but it's a familiar mindset, and a comforting one. if enough people are that determined, then they're sure to come out of this alright, aren't they? and it doesn't necessarily have to be a lot of them, either. just... enough.]
I'll do my best, as well. I really want to get us all out of here.
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We'll all be able to go back home and out of here, it's only a matter of time. Until then, let's continue working together, shall we?
[ His attention seems to be briefly elsewhere before he looks to her again. ] I appreciate you taking the time to check on me though. I'll get scolded if I don't go and rest so let's talk again soon, okay?