Forgive me, for I fear I have not the words to provide an adequate and believable reasoning. My knowledge is all rather... firsthand, after all. I am not really any more perfect than you, or anyone else.
[Zhongli sighs, his expression turning complex for a moment before he resumes his soft movements, tracing circles against Dohalim's side now.]
It may not be my place to unravel all of this, either. To me, the fact that you wish to topple the society that created this dilemma in the first place speaks plain your determination. We are allowed to mourn that which we've lost, and to learn from that loss. Reconciliation is not necessary, and there is a good chance that those involved will never forgive you - but that doesn't mean you've done something unforgivable. For all the time I've spoken with you, observed you, I have never seen a man who would simply forsake friendship without adequate reason.
[that tail shifts then, lifting up to fluff a little of its fur in his face, hoping perhaps to insert a tiny moment of playfulness.]
The guilt doesn't fade quickly or easily, but ultimately, neither does the blame fall upon one set of shoulders. In my long history, the number of times where that has been a truth has been so few as to be ill worth mentioning. Celebrating the times that were happy is a good way to remember them, is it not? Even without anyone to share in a memory, I suspect those who are truly lost would rather see it that way. Of course, I cannot speak for Renans, given my... lack of experience with them overall.
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Forgive me, for I fear I have not the words to provide an adequate and believable reasoning. My knowledge is all rather... firsthand, after all. I am not really any more perfect than you, or anyone else.
[Zhongli sighs, his expression turning complex for a moment before he resumes his soft movements, tracing circles against Dohalim's side now.]
It may not be my place to unravel all of this, either. To me, the fact that you wish to topple the society that created this dilemma in the first place speaks plain your determination. We are allowed to mourn that which we've lost, and to learn from that loss. Reconciliation is not necessary, and there is a good chance that those involved will never forgive you - but that doesn't mean you've done something unforgivable. For all the time I've spoken with you, observed you, I have never seen a man who would simply forsake friendship without adequate reason.
[that tail shifts then, lifting up to fluff a little of its fur in his face, hoping perhaps to insert a tiny moment of playfulness.]
The guilt doesn't fade quickly or easily, but ultimately, neither does the blame fall upon one set of shoulders. In my long history, the number of times where that has been a truth has been so few as to be ill worth mentioning. Celebrating the times that were happy is a good way to remember them, is it not? Even without anyone to share in a memory, I suspect those who are truly lost would rather see it that way. Of course, I cannot speak for Renans, given my... lack of experience with them overall.