[ The Blade is more like "if you die it's cause you were weak" than "because you deserved it," though that's kind of just the same idea with a different label, huh. ]

That's my hope. I understand it will not be easy. They say the instincts will grow worse with the passing of each season, but for now I hope this at least is tenable. Though my body may change outside of my control, my heart will ever be my own.

[ He hopes....... ]