(that's quite the list, inclining his head to the side with a shift of ebony hair.) You know I have no knowledge of these things, yet you include them. (still, voryn doesn't consider it vainglory.
instead of regarding it as boastful, he sees it as a blunt show of confidence. no one can sniff at that, least of all a mer who's affected by illustrious titlesβtheir meanings may be lost on him, but not their spirit.) You have no competition to win at present, sera, though it is impressive that you've tasted victory and are Master to a king. As young as you are, you must take great pride in these things. They'll do your family honour.
(that should always be an individual's focus, whether their kinsmen are thriving, alive, dying, or dead.)
Such a pity that our efforts in life should fail us when we sleep. But our knowledge remains. What did you study, as a wizard?
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instead of regarding it as boastful, he sees it as a blunt show of confidence. no one can sniff at that, least of all a mer who's affected by illustrious titlesβtheir meanings may be lost on him, but not their spirit.) You have no competition to win at present, sera, though it is impressive that you've tasted victory and are Master to a king. As young as you are, you must take great pride in these things. They'll do your family honour.
(that should always be an individual's focus, whether their kinsmen are thriving, alive, dying, or dead.)
Such a pity that our efforts in life should fail us when we sleep. But our knowledge remains. What did you study, as a wizard?