[ i wish i knew the answer to this question in a concrete way square enix hates me personally. the way there are two different stories that have two different answers.
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A few years, now. [ there's pride in his voice as he says it, even puffing up a little. ] It's been wonderful.
[ i understand square enix vs timelines is the most hilarious thing. the original ff7 timeline says the entire game happens in like two months. i refuse to acknowledge this ]
Least you're enjoying it. [ he sounds like he is very happy with it at least ] Why'd you join up?
ah, what a question. rondo's expression shifts - it softens, into something more nostalgic, maybe a tiny bit sad, and he touches a hand absently to his heart. ]
... A knight saved me and my sister from certain death when I was young. I knew right then I wanted to be as strong as he was, so I dedicated my life to following in his footsteps.
... Not a bad goal. [ he can't say shit he wanted to be a hero as a foolish baby. and definitely does not still want to. but: ] You ever meet that guy again?
... Either way, it's a path that I intend to keep walking. I don't think there's ever a time when you can be enough - there is always something to improve upon, or something to strive for, so I'll continue growing all that I can.
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anyway ]
A few years, now. [ there's pride in his voice as he says it, even puffing up a little. ] It's been wonderful.
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Least you're enjoying it. [ he sounds like he is very happy with it at least ] Why'd you join up?
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ah, what a question. rondo's expression shifts - it softens, into something more nostalgic, maybe a tiny bit sad, and he touches a hand absently to his heart. ]
... A knight saved me and my sister from certain death when I was young. I knew right then I wanted to be as strong as he was, so I dedicated my life to following in his footsteps.
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...I did, yes. He chose me as his successor.
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Something like that. [ anyway, ]
... Either way, it's a path that I intend to keep walking. I don't think there's ever a time when you can be enough - there is always something to improve upon, or something to strive for, so I'll continue growing all that I can.
[ protagonist garbage etc]
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[ the smile returns forreal now. but, yeah, the do-gooder thing, too. ]
And - I like learning from others, besides.
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[ but alright moving on from that; ]
I'm not much for teaching.
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[ this unintentional roast of [redacted] ]
Besides, I imagine things here cannot be particularly safe, so maybe it will be best to be sharp on our skills, anyway.
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A lot of people have weapons. I doubt we'll be spending too long without fighting something.
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[ like, they all know Something Bad will happen. just let it happen already!!! ]
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[ too bad!! won't happen. ]