[And that was truly a pitiful thing. What can he even say to that, that wouldn't be outright disparaging? Gilgamesh simply couldn't wrap his mind around the idea. But he does try. He tries to soften himself just enough, as Adra and Setsuna and many others had taught him to do.
Maybe mercy was good for something after all.]
You cannot live your life in fear. Yes, there are those who will hurt you; yes, there are those who will do you wrong. But to assume it of everyone, to flinch away and expect the worst on every occasion... I am a tyrant, a most terrible sort, yet when have I ever raised my hand against you?
[That's not to say he wouldn't. Even Gilgamesh admitted that he very well might. But.]
Live for yourself, Adrasteius. Do what you want. Feel what you want. Let no one take it from you, and let no one deny you your right to pleasure.
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Then I imagine you are afraid all the time.
[And that was truly a pitiful thing. What can he even say to that, that wouldn't be outright disparaging? Gilgamesh simply couldn't wrap his mind around the idea. But he does try. He tries to soften himself just enough, as Adra and Setsuna and many others had taught him to do.
Maybe mercy was good for something after all.]
You cannot live your life in fear. Yes, there are those who will hurt you; yes, there are those who will do you wrong. But to assume it of everyone, to flinch away and expect the worst on every occasion... I am a tyrant, a most terrible sort, yet when have I ever raised my hand against you?
[That's not to say he wouldn't. Even Gilgamesh admitted that he very well might. But.]
Live for yourself, Adrasteius. Do what you want. Feel what you want. Let no one take it from you, and let no one deny you your right to pleasure.