Though he honestly can't say he feels that surprised. Sometimes people just feel a certain way about themselves, oof. Still, with a bit of a concerned frown:]
Most people can't move mountains or slice through armies. Would you say that they are also useless?
Of course not. I'm judging based on myself and other Heroic Spirits. Everyone else is a grand figure of legend, and I'm...
[He glances to the side.]
I'm just a third-rate king who became an adventurer, and then made mistake after mistake until my inevitable death. Being among their number is a joke.
[The funny thing is, Sakyou actually has a similar problem in that he views himself in an extremely narrow light, too, in terms of worth and what he brings to the table. Maybe if he was more aware of that he'd be able to pinpoint exactly what about hearing this is so discomfortingly familiar.
As things are though, it is just Upsetting to hear a friend talk about themselves in such a way.]
...I can't speak to what it is you've gotten up to in your own home, of course - but it would be a cruel thing indeed for me to do anything but disagree with your opinion.
MANDRICARDO ONLY DESERVES THE BEST THOUGH!! He seems glad that there's no pushback, smiling at the reception.]
I'm only saying what I believe to be true. You've been a good friend to me, and a very sweet person. I wouldn't wish to hear you speak of yourself in such a merciless way when it simply isn't true.
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Though he honestly can't say he feels that surprised. Sometimes people just feel a certain way about themselves, oof. Still, with a bit of a concerned frown:]
Most people can't move mountains or slice through armies. Would you say that they are also useless?
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[He glances to the side.]
I'm just a third-rate king who became an adventurer, and then made mistake after mistake until my inevitable death. Being among their number is a joke.
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As things are though, it is just Upsetting to hear a friend talk about themselves in such a way.]
...I can't speak to what it is you've gotten up to in your own home, of course - but it would be a cruel thing indeed for me to do anything but disagree with your opinion.
[Mandy: i am useless though
Sakyou: OVERRULED.]
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...Mmm. You're nice. [And he is touched by that, really...Sakyou your KIND WORDS.] I...I appreciate it.
[He can't even find the strength to argue with it.]
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MANDRICARDO ONLY DESERVES THE BEST THOUGH!! He seems glad that there's no pushback, smiling at the reception.]
I'm only saying what I believe to be true. You've been a good friend to me, and a very sweet person. I wouldn't wish to hear you speak of yourself in such a merciless way when it simply isn't true.