[ It is a delicate matter, but as Fai is asking for his unbiased opinion, he figures he may as well answer straightforwardly. ]
Personally speaking, I believe a hundred years is a long time for someone to come back to the world of the living, and no matter how close someone was to me, I could not imagine pulling them back after such a time.
But, I am not you. Yet, if you believe that there is a likely chance he would not be happy...then there is no sense in inviting that potential pain upon the both of you.
This is why I'm so fond of you, Edward. You possess a lot of wisdom.
[ The look on his face is sad, however, as he does his best not to curl in on himself. It's a bad habit, after all.
It's a lot to think about at once, but he respects Edward's opinion and perspective enough not to throw it to the wayside. If someone who has lost people they care for dearly—and even heard from them—is saying that he shouldn't do this, perhaps he really shouldn't. ]
I think... you make a good point. I took on his name so he could continue to live on, and perhaps that should be enough.
Thank you. I simply try to do or say what might be reasonable, is all.
[ A lot of wisdom, yes. It is ironic, two years ago no one would agree with the assessment, but it is something he hears often. He thinks a lot of what happened managed to give him the chance to gain something like that.
But, it just means he can help others in their time of need...and he wants to—he's happy to do so, even if it involves making hard choices. ]
...I'm sure that will be enough. [ ... ] Those who have lived beside us that are gone may never return as so, but their memories, their moments—they exist forever.
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[ His eyes widen in surprise, and he sits back in his chair, silent in thought for a while. ]
I don't know. He might not be. Do you think... letting him rest is what I should do?
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Personally speaking, I believe a hundred years is a long time for someone to come back to the world of the living, and no matter how close someone was to me, I could not imagine pulling them back after such a time.
But, I am not you. Yet, if you believe that there is a likely chance he would not be happy...then there is no sense in inviting that potential pain upon the both of you.
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[ The look on his face is sad, however, as he does his best not to curl in on himself. It's a bad habit, after all.
It's a lot to think about at once, but he respects Edward's opinion and perspective enough not to throw it to the wayside. If someone who has lost people they care for dearly—and even heard from them—is saying that he shouldn't do this, perhaps he really shouldn't. ]
I think... you make a good point. I took on his name so he could continue to live on, and perhaps that should be enough.
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[ A lot of wisdom, yes. It is ironic, two years ago no one would agree with the assessment, but it is something he hears often. He thinks a lot of what happened managed to give him the chance to gain something like that.
But, it just means he can help others in their time of need...and he wants to—he's happy to do so, even if it involves making hard choices. ]
...I'm sure that will be enough. [ ... ] Those who have lived beside us that are gone may never return as so, but their memories, their moments—they exist forever.
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[ He gets up and moves over to Edward, wrapping his arms around his shoulders. ]
Thank you.
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...Of course. I am happy to lend what help I am still able, as much as I can.
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[ He lets go and makes his way back to his seat. ]
Let's enjoy breakfast now, shall we?