[ Of course it wouldn't be that easy. He mutters a rather mild swear under his breath - the excursion hadn't brought much. ] If we get sent out again, I'll keep my eyes open.
[ He blinks a little, when asked about darkness. He's... not used to having to explain it. ] That's right.
[ How to find the words for this? ... how had Master explained it? What had he learned over the years?
One thing at a time, Terra. Choose your words carefully. ] Darkness itself isn't evil - it's an element of nature, acting as the balance for Light. All beings with Hearts have it inside of themselves, but it's also all around us - Light makes room for it, casting shadows.
[ He pauses again, uncertainty appearing in his expression. This is getting a little personal. ] Like any element, it can be misused - water can take life as well as give it, fire burns, earth crushes, and winds can destroy when they're too wild. Darkness, though...
[ Yeah. It's becoming a little personal. ] It's easier to bring to the surface with negative emotions - anger, fear, grief. It's often used by... people that seek power in some way. Some want to conquer, others destroy. But some...
[ Here, he lays his hand on the table, palm-side up, and closes his eyes to concentrate. Within seconds, a black and red ball of something not unlike fire manifests, wisps and particles of smoke drifting up. He opens his eyes, and it's not difficult to see the guilt and shame in his eyes. ] ... some only want strength in order to protect those closest to them, and have their wish used against them.
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[ He blinks a little, when asked about darkness. He's... not used to having to explain it. ] That's right.
[ How to find the words for this? ... how had Master explained it? What had he learned over the years?
One thing at a time, Terra. Choose your words carefully. ] Darkness itself isn't evil - it's an element of nature, acting as the balance for Light. All beings with Hearts have it inside of themselves, but it's also all around us - Light makes room for it, casting shadows.
[ He pauses again, uncertainty appearing in his expression. This is getting a little personal. ] Like any element, it can be misused - water can take life as well as give it, fire burns, earth crushes, and winds can destroy when they're too wild. Darkness, though...
[ Yeah. It's becoming a little personal. ] It's easier to bring to the surface with negative emotions - anger, fear, grief. It's often used by... people that seek power in some way. Some want to conquer, others destroy. But some...
[ Here, he lays his hand on the table, palm-side up, and closes his eyes to concentrate. Within seconds, a black and red ball of something not unlike fire manifests, wisps and particles of smoke drifting up. He opens his eyes, and it's not difficult to see the guilt and shame in his eyes. ] ... some only want strength in order to protect those closest to them, and have their wish used against them.