[Kevin's been so wrapped up in his own grief and anger that this gentle comment is a much more effective chastisement than a pompous lecture could ever be. Of course he isn't the only new novice here against his will, and of course he isn't the only one struggling to find his footing. Hell, many of the youngbloods here were probably in the same boat, once upon a time. But for all that Kevin has seen that with his own eye, he's been too blinded by his own concerns to really acknowledge it.
Well, now he feels like a right prat.
This conversation won't change his behavior overnight. You don't simply get over having your life slashed to ribbons from two different directions simply because some guy reminds you that other people also have problems. But he'll start paying a little more attention. Taking note of it, if he spots other novices who seem to be struggling. For now, he doesn't really answer. Just settles himself a little further in with his nice new cloak and his jelly beans, forgotten in his hand as he stares at the pumpkin without really seeing it.]
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Well, now he feels like a right prat.
This conversation won't change his behavior overnight. You don't simply get over having your life slashed to ribbons from two different directions simply because some guy reminds you that other people also have problems. But he'll start paying a little more attention. Taking note of it, if he spots other novices who seem to be struggling. For now, he doesn't really answer. Just settles himself a little further in with his nice new cloak and his jelly beans, forgotten in his hand as he stares at the pumpkin without really seeing it.]
...mm.