>>5131578>>5131581You gently clasp at Griffith's shoulder, hoping to give him some comfort while he feels devoid of all his defenses. Honestly, you're not the best person for counseling given your lack of deep social connections, but it hurts to see a man in such a miserable condition, and you should do whatever you can to improve his mood.
"A caged bird will dream of the freedom of the sky, but the loyal hawk will always return to its roost no matter how far it may wander. Guts is a simple man, he will surely think of simple goals. It's too early to judge his decisions, but I doubt he will become a monster or lose his heart in pursuit of what he settles on. Perhaps he'll even return to you ready to receive your praises on becoming a fine man on his own. The least you could do is have as much faith in him as he has in you."
In truth, you wanted to say more. But you were unsure if your first array of words even got through to him. All he responded in return was a few whimpers as his mind started shutting down due to his current stress. A long period of awkward silence permeates through your dining hall, as you keep your arm over the poor commander, waiting for him to let all of his misery out his system. But eventually. Eventually, he recovered his composure and spoke in his usual calm, neutral fashion, making you wonder how he can shift between emotions so smoothly.
"I am glad we've had this conversation. It's good to know that you really are on my side. Had I proceeded with what I came here to do without first lending you my ear. Things would have ended much darker between the two of us." Griffith shows you a vial with a small quantity of white powder inside... Was he planning on poisoning you with it?
"Vengeance is a terrifying force for the human psyche. I have been watching you closely ever since he left. Wondering how best to dispose of you, wondering if it was even worth the hassle, wondering if you were my enemy or not. It could be that instead of saving yourself today, you were the one to save me from myself. Although should you ever attempt to double cross me, I'll have the church be notified of your little secret."
Secret!? You mean that for all these months... With all of your time practicing your Od sensing, Griffith found a way to stalk you without you feeling his presence? You thought the egg of the king would have been a way to always know where he was at!
