I assure you, that was not the case. [Chiron pauses, then decides there's only one way to illustrate this:]
Achilles was a good student, but his attitude often demanded I be harder on him than I might otherwise be in order to ensure that his pride didn't get in the way of his skill. That...was decidedly mixed in terms of results.
Think of it like this: as a mage, certain things that I would have instructed in like self discipline were skills you already had. Thus you are both well ahead of the curve and I don't need to spend as much time laying that groundwork.
[Unlike tiny heroes, who often arrived as small children.]
[ Fiore laughs, the note a little tremulous. It still might take some time to sink in, and she doesn't know how much time they have, in the scheme of things, but-- ]
All of this has made me realize just how much I missed you. That's probably not acceptable for a former Master, but we did already figure out I was ill-suited for it.
[How much time there is or isn't makes the point all the more important to get to, in Chiron's estimation.
At Fiore's words, he pauses so that he can reach a hand around back, offering it to Fiore freely. It's...a very awkward angle, oh yes, but who cares about comfort?]
Would you be willing to use the word friend instead?
That's... [ well, yes, and she has the grace to look sheepish. ]
No, you're right. There were very rough circumstances, and you did end up seeing several shameful sides of me. But... I do think the times I spent with you were some of my happiest ones.
[ Which is a little sad, but as a magus, she hadn't really had anyone who cared quite as much about her well-being as Chiron had, her brother aside. ]
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[ Siblings... ]
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[CHIRON NO.]
That means the burden is off of you and we still learn things.
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Achilles was a good student, but his attitude often demanded I be harder on him than I might otherwise be in order to ensure that his pride didn't get in the way of his skill. That...was decidedly mixed in terms of results.
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He did go on to do a great many deeds, so he might have felt that pride was warranted.
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Well, it does make me want to do my best not to disappoint you.
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Think of it like this: as a mage, certain things that I would have instructed in like self discipline were skills you already had. Thus you are both well ahead of the curve and I don't need to spend as much time laying that groundwork.
[Unlike tiny heroes, who often arrived as small children.]
You haven't done so yet.
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Then I'm glad. You did still end up teaching me a great many things, even if it wasn't quite like your time with your other students.
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[Chiron would have been too delighted with Tiny Fiore, let's not kid ourselves.]
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Spoken like a teacher. [ With a bit of a laugh in her voice. ] When would you consider me as a graduate, Chiron?
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When we first parted ways, I believe that would qualify as graduation. Being here now, you're a peer, not a student.
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[ Fiore laughs, the note a little tremulous. It still might take some time to sink in, and she doesn't know how much time they have, in the scheme of things, but-- ]
All of this has made me realize just how much I missed you. That's probably not acceptable for a former Master, but we did already figure out I was ill-suited for it.
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At Fiore's words, he pauses so that he can reach a hand around back, offering it to Fiore freely. It's...a very awkward angle, oh yes, but who cares about comfort?]
Would you be willing to use the word friend instead?
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Which is why she hesitates, wondering how much of a strain on his back this might be-- before she clasps his hand and gives it a firm squeeze. ]
I'd be honored to use the word friend.
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Chiron beams, really beams at that.]
Few words could make me happier.
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But seeing him so happy has her beaming quietly in response, gazing down at their clasped hands. ]
I don't think I've ever seen you smile like that.
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It isn't as if the Holy Grail War gave ample opportunity for such happiness.
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That's... [ well, yes, and she has the grace to look sheepish. ]
No, you're right. There were very rough circumstances, and you did end up seeing several shameful sides of me. But... I do think the times I spent with you were some of my happiest ones.
[ Which is a little sad, but as a magus, she hadn't really had anyone who cared quite as much about her well-being as Chiron had, her brother aside. ]
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Your shameful side is hardly as bad as that of your fellows. [Thinkin bout Rider's master, sorry.]
I'm glad to have provided that happiness more than once now.
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I... well, it's true I never wanted to, er... do things to you in a dungeon...
[ Celenike, why were you Like This... ]