0%Really, I'm not gung-ho. I'll lend a hand for now.
15%It's good to drink with someone now and then.
30%I've lived a long, purposless life. I see a lot of things.
50%Will the day come when we can live serenely?
60%It may be that I'm just not suited to fighting.
80%I'm thinking of retiring, but I may not have that luxury.
100%I'll just yield to your selfish desires a bit longer.
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30%
I couldn't imagine why you'd call me in the dead of night... If you need a drinking partner, wouldn't someone else do?
*With that, Cyrus eyes the two wine-filled glasses before him, and sits down reluctantly.*
When you get to our - I mean my - age, you come to see many things. It starts to feel like battles are all the same no matter who they're with.
*He takes a sip of wine and starts to grumble.*
Of course I've lost many a comrade too. Mages work with a great deal of power. It's natural for us to be targeted. Well, What can I do for you, Prince?
*Cyrus poses his question suddenly.*
I'm starting to think I'm not cut out for this fighting. I'd prefer to live in the woods in obscurity. It'd be out of character for me to talk about the sake of the country and such. Sorry, forget it.
*At that, Cyrus sits and quietly sips his drink.*
100%
Something to tell me? You're not going to ramble about idealistic theories, are you?
*You respond to the smiling Cyrus's sarcastic question by talking about the country, yourself, and the group you'll need for these battles.*
Hmmph, as the Descendant of the Hero, you sure are a handful. Plain-spoken, I'll give you that.
*You ask Cyrus if he is opposed to serving under someone like that. He takes his glass in his hand.*
Well, no. I've already decided to lend a hand. I can't speak for others. I'll join in your follies for a bit longer. I'm just a senile old fool, but I'll do what I can for you, Prince. Besides, I'd hate to lose such a good drinking partner.
*Having said his piece, Cyrus seems to relax, or at least amused with the situation. Either way, he appears to be smiling without a hint of sorrow.*