[The point was to share something painful from the past, right? Rin really had developed a lot about himself to her already. Quest or not, it did seem to be the right time to give her a chance to talk.
What she said, though, resonated with him more than just the story itself. 'I could have turned out like her', 'I had been hated, I was justified in hating everyone'.
'They called me a demon. Am I really a demon's child?'
He takes in a breath, feeling a pang in his chest at memories that were still so damn raw, even a year later.]
Dad told me once... that I should use my strength for somethin' good. I don't think I'd be the person I am if not for that. I woulda hated everyone, too, because they all wanted to hate and fear me so much.
You should take credit for choosin' to be the better person. It ain't easy when the whole damn world is against you.
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Date: 2018-06-20 07:21 am (UTC)[The point was to share something painful from the past, right? Rin really had developed a lot about himself to her already. Quest or not, it did seem to be the right time to give her a chance to talk.
What she said, though, resonated with him more than just the story itself. 'I could have turned out like her', 'I had been hated, I was justified in hating everyone'.
'They called me a demon. Am I really a demon's child?'
He takes in a breath, feeling a pang in his chest at memories that were still so damn raw, even a year later.]
Dad told me once... that I should use my strength for somethin' good. I don't think I'd be the person I am if not for that. I woulda hated everyone, too, because they all wanted to hate and fear me so much.
You should take credit for choosin' to be the better person. It ain't easy when the whole damn world is against you.