...Makes me feel almost sorry he's had to go through what he has. Talking with him reminds me a little of young people from the war-torn countries of my world.
[And it made his world look positively idyllic in comparison, even with its darkness and corruption. He couldn't feel bad for Shikamaru for long once his intelligence and skills became apparent, but he had to wonder about what it was like to grow up so quickly. From the way he acted, it was almost as if the young man had never even had a chance to be a child.
Growing up on the front lines did things to a young person, he knew, but in the end it was the sheer difference in culture that was the divide. He had no right to judge, especially since he started his career as a thief when he was even younger than much of the population.
He flashed law a quick smile at that last part, understanding the unspoken point.]
...but that doesn't matter here. I noticed that about him too, actually. It's why I invited him to join me for coffee sometime.
July 1st // Action
[And it made his world look positively idyllic in comparison, even with its darkness and corruption. He couldn't feel bad for Shikamaru for long once his intelligence and skills became apparent, but he had to wonder about what it was like to grow up so quickly. From the way he acted, it was almost as if the young man had never even had a chance to be a child.
Growing up on the front lines did things to a young person, he knew, but in the end it was the sheer difference in culture that was the divide. He had no right to judge, especially since he started his career as a thief when he was even younger than much of the population.
He flashed law a quick smile at that last part, understanding the unspoken point.]
...but that doesn't matter here. I noticed that about him too, actually. It's why I invited him to join me for coffee sometime.