[He follows her as she wanders, watching, listening to her carefully. He nods slowly as she explains, keeping his voice quiet and... a little subdued.]
Well, I wouldn't give up all hope. Not ever. There's always a chance, even if it's small.
[He takes a moment to think.]
...Still. If there's one thing I learned in life, between seeing what a curse did to my family and from my time and experiences here... it's that memories, even the painful ones, are important. It's best not to forget, even if it does hurt.
But that doesn't mean they always have to. You can always make peace with your painful memories. It's better than throwing them away... lets you outgrow your inner demons.
[Without thinking, Adell brings the knuckle of his index finger up to one of his facial scars, resting his cheek against his finger for a brief moment. In a way, he speaks from experience... and the scars on his face are a constant reminder of his old demons, though those were ones he has since come to terms with.]
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Well, I wouldn't give up all hope. Not ever. There's always a chance, even if it's small.
[He takes a moment to think.]
...Still. If there's one thing I learned in life, between seeing what a curse did to my family and from my time and experiences here... it's that memories, even the painful ones, are important. It's best not to forget, even if it does hurt.
But that doesn't mean they always have to. You can always make peace with your painful memories. It's better than throwing them away... lets you outgrow your inner demons.
[Without thinking, Adell brings the knuckle of his index finger up to one of his facial scars, resting his cheek against his finger for a brief moment. In a way, he speaks from experience... and the scars on his face are a constant reminder of his old demons, though those were ones he has since come to terms with.]