[ In truth, he wouldn't have bothered trying to pursue a friendship with Dolph if that weren't the case. Maruki keeps any circle closer to him than patients-and-acquaintances incredibly, tightly selective. It's a gauntlet to pass that no one ever knows they're running. That's not a good thing, necessarily, but it's the only way he knows how to be. ]
[ Vastly different circumstances, and yet– that's not unlike Akechi, and not unlike himself. It often isn't about choice, but about perseverance. And that's why their resolve is strong enough to be wielded the way that it can be.
What would Dolph's rebellion manifest as, he wonders. ]
Whether resolve is born from necessity or choice, it's a trait I find admirable. Take the compliment.
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Yes. Is that surprising?
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I just had to keep going. I had to make myself do that. Over and over.
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What would Dolph's rebellion manifest as, he wonders. ]
Whether resolve is born from necessity or choice, it's a trait I find admirable. Take the compliment.
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once he actualizes himself . . . who knows. ]
. . . Thanks.
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Any time, my friend.