"I see. Do not worry! You are not being difficult!" He sets his hand heavily on Arisato's shoulder in an encouraging pat. "I asked you to do this so that I could find out more about you. Which I did."
Propping his spear in one hand he smiles down at the boy kindly, but his tone is serious. "You took up that sword to protect yourself and your friends, but perhaps it was only because you felt you had to. Those backed into a corner can fight ferociously in order to escape with their lives. But once free, that power fades.
"So now, Arisato-dono, the question is: Do you wish to revive and hone that power? Because if you do, you know that this situation is not the same as when you fought monsters. You may have to turn your sword against a human, this time.
"There is strength in knowing what you are, or believe yourself, capable of."
He pauses for a moment, then pats him again. "Take your time to think about it. For however long you need. But once you have an answer, I shall be here to teach you, if you wish it."
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Propping his spear in one hand he smiles down at the boy kindly, but his tone is serious. "You took up that sword to protect yourself and your friends, but perhaps it was only because you felt you had to. Those backed into a corner can fight ferociously in order to escape with their lives. But once free, that power fades.
"So now, Arisato-dono, the question is: Do you wish to revive and hone that power? Because if you do, you know that this situation is not the same as when you fought monsters. You may have to turn your sword against a human, this time.
"There is strength in knowing what you are, or believe yourself, capable of."
He pauses for a moment, then pats him again. "Take your time to think about it. For however long you need. But once you have an answer, I shall be here to teach you, if you wish it."