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[nilhilistic]

Do you think you deserve to be loved?

What makes you worthy of it?

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[nilhilistic]

. . . I see.

[mistsplitter]

I considered a similar position, but I have other things I wish to attend to at this time. The teahouse, for one, and I'd like to be able to travel, as well.

[nilhilistic]

Does your brother not wish to live?

Or does he believe a life has no meaning unless it is in service of others.

[mistsplitter]

The answer to your question may be best given by my brother himself.

As the clan in-charge of the Yashiro Commission, however, we must live in service to both the Electro Archon and the people. That is not to say we cannot live our own lives, but we must prioritise others before ourselves.

That is the responsibility of the Kamisato Clan.

[nilhilistic]

I understand the need to fulfill responsibilities, but I think it is dangerous to let it fill all your time and life.

[mistsplitter]

I do not mean to make it sound as if work is all Ayato does. He is able to socialise with friends. It is just that he does not take time to sleep as much.

[nilhilistic]

It still strikes me as reckless in its own way.

[mistsplitter]

I do not deny it.

[nilhilistic]

But he will not listen?

[mistsplitter]

It is what we must live by.

[nilhilistic]

Why?

[mistsplitter]

Our family is bound by duty to the people of Inazuma. In a way, even in this world, we are still prioritising work above other things.

[nilhilistic]

Is your duty a link to others?

Or a chain?

[mistsplitter]

We represent the Raiden Shogun, and in turn, serve her, and the people. We must put them all before ourselves.

[nilhilistic]

You did not answer the question.

[mistsplitter]

Then I may have misunderstood what you meant.

What is the difference?

[nilhilistic]

The difference is how it feels to you.

[mistsplitter]

Are chains likes shackles, in this case? Because I do not see it as such.

It is an honour to be given this duty.

[nilhilistic]

I was my father's heir. It was an honour.

It was a shackle.

[mistsplitter]

I cannot imagine thinking both...

[nilhilistic]

Why not?

Your brother is admirable for fulfilling his duties, but must it cost him so?

[mistsplitter]

If I were to think both, and it were known to others, then we may lose our positions.

My brother has worked hard to bring back the honour that comes with the Kamisato Clan's name.

[nilhilistic]

Is that name worth losing a brother?

[mistsplitter]

I don't understand what you mean. I have not lost my brother due to his or my work.

[nilhilistic]

But balance is required. So far, you have been lucky. That does not make things sustainable.