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Kimmel: Hello? Tenn: Zzzz... Kimmel: Hello? Tenn: Huh- wh- oh, hey. Hi. Kimmel: Were you sleeping on the ground? Tenn: Was I? Kimmel: Are you alright? Tenn: I'm fine, Kimmel. I was- admiring the soil quality? Kimmel: You look... like your bags are carrying bags. Tenn: To be truthful, I'm exhausted. I don't want to train with my sister anymore. Kimmel: Yes, she seems quite... vigorous. I'm envious of her energy. Tenn: You are? Kimmel: Oh, definitely! She's got spirit, haha, I just- well, my uncle was never like that. Dark magic meant concentration, no fooling around. He loved me, but he never showed it. Tenn: That's some deep stuff you're sharing. Kimmel: It's fine, I'm not a private person. Telling people things gives my feelings less weight. Tenn: Maybe that's it. Kimmel: Hm? Tenn: I've always wanted Taren's enthusiasm, but I'm too willing to hide myself behind my sword- Kimmel: I don't- Tenn: If I talk to someone about things I don't normally feel comfortable discussing, maybe I'll feel more confident in myself and my combat will improve! And I might even have enough energy to stay awake too. Kimmel: It's not that what you're saying can't happen, but- Tenn: Will you be my talking partner? Kimmel: Uh... you know what? Sure, I'll do it. Tenn: Until our next talk then! Kimmel: What an interesting hypothesis he has. I just don't know if I can fulfill it. B Tenn: So what would you like to talk about? Kimmel: Well, I was wondering something, and since we're talking more personally, this question is hopefully not too intrusive- but if it is you don't have to answer- I would hate to impose- Tenn: You can just ask. Kimmel: I am an only child. You- you are not. Tenn: Yeah. I'm a triplet. Kimmel: Did you ever feel... inferior? Like you weren't good enough? Tenn: To be honest... no. My father was always very careful in that he would assure us of our own talents. He was honest, and he gave us confidence in what made us different. So while Taren has always been the strongest, and Tyken has always been the smartest, I'm fine with being the middle ground, you know? Kimmel: Oh... Tenn: Were you expecting a different answer? Kimmel: Yes. I made it clear that I was an only child, but that didn't really change the fact that I was never happy with my own talent. I- I have never been truly skilled in dark magic, I just initially took a shining to it. Uncle Cazar was not opposed to telling me that what I did was not good enough, and it's been ingrained in my mind that I will never be... I'll never be him. Tenn: Oh. Kimmel: He was, and still is, my role model, but it stings to have a bar you can't reach. Tenn: I'm sorry. Kimmel: Don't be. I'm being truthful, I told you I'm not private. Tenn: But that couldn't have been easy for you. Kimmel: It wasn't. But I'm glad that it wasn't- if it was, I don't know if I would have turned out the way I am today. Anyway, it's my turn to ask you a question- or did you have something else to say? Tenn: Only that I shouldn't have said I never felt inferior. It wasn't dishonest, per se, but I have contemplated the idea that I might not be at the same level as my siblings. But I don't think I wanted to say that until you told me your story. Kimmel: So the shift in comfort with topics came from me opening up ,then. Tenn: I think so. Kimmel: Interesting. Tenn: Taren wants me to meet her for practice in a few minutes, I'm going to prepare for a beating. I'll speak to you again soon, Kimmel. Kimmel: I look forward to it. A Tenn: Kimmel, it works. Kimmel: Our conversations have improved your combat proficiency? How so? Tenn: I feel... lighter. Like there's nothing under me but clean ice, and I slide across the ground with precision. My steps felt smoother and softer. Kimmel: That's incredible! I feel the same way! Tenn: You mean you've also been testing my theory? Kimmel: Well of course! It was so fascinating that I had to try it for myself. Tenn: I didn't think that this would actually take away some sort of physical burden. Kimmel: Maybe it worked because we wanted it to. Tenn: What? Kimmel: I've noticed that the best medicine is confidence. When you believe that something will work, it has a higher probability of working. Tenn: Ha! That's ridiculous, there is no way that would work. Believing in something doesn't just make it happen. Kimmel: But- Tenn: Kimmel, I think you're sort of right, but- at the same time- I think that it might be that I'm more comfortable with performing well for you. Kimmel: I don't know what you mean. Tenn: I can't lose or you're in danger. You, Taren, Tyken, Annika, and everyone else. You all matter too much. I will keep my friends safe. Kimmel: ... Tenn: We are friends, aren't we? Kimmel: Yes. Yes we are.
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