You're not useless, Law. You've already helped plenty of people by tearing down walls that were built up by the lords. Zephyr never once regretted fighting.
[ Alphen had an idea it might be something like this. Zephyr's death is still weighing on Law. That's hardly a surprise. What happened back in Cyslodia was tragic beyond words. Law's experienced nothing but pain for a long time. Alphen would know about some of it because he was right there when Zephyr passed away. ]
[Law trails off on his words there a bit. He'd never given his future much thought even back home, much less here.]
Back home, I just planned on following you to the ends of the earth, and then seeing where the road takes me after it's all over. But here? I don't really know what I want.
Why not come work with me in the smithy? We could use more help down there and you don't have to do anything too different.
[ He can just be himself. Law doesn't have to pretend to be something he's not. Alphen just wants to give him something to focus on while they're here. ]
I've got my hands full as it is. Having you around would really make things run more smoothly.
The Smithy? [Ah yes, that place Alphen seems to spend most of his non-training or home time at.]
Ehhh... I dunno. What would I even there? The sound of hammers clanging against steel is really kinda just your thing. [Does he try to mimic Alphen's voice when he said that part? Yes.]
Even knowing how to swing a weapon can help with development. You can always start learning. I didn't know a thing about making weapons until I started hacking away at them.
[ he can have wolves on his gauntlets with the power of dreamotion, if that's what he wants. ]
As long as we're here we have opportunities. Take time to decide what you really want to do.
[Law quirks an eyebrow at what Alphen says there. Would his dad have known exactly what to do? Law's not so sure about that. Zephyr was an admirable guy that a lot of people looked up to, but he wasn't some wise, all-knowing leader. He had a lot of flaws. A lot of flaws. Flaws that ruined lives.
But, he lets it pass.]
Nah, man. You've done a lot for me. I can't expect you to always have the perfect answers for me.
You got here with your own strength, Law. I didn't do much.
[ Alphen grits his teeth and quietly clenches his fists tightly. He hates not being able to do more for the people he cares about. Law is important to Alphen too and this is the best he can manage? He just thinks of himself as insufferable and the worst kind of person. Back then he couldn't bear to leave Zephyr's son behind. ]
Using your strength to protect the ones you care about is really what makes a difference. As long as we fight for the right reasons we can keep on moving.
[ Maybe there is no perfect answer but they can build a new answer together. ]
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Date: 2022-03-25 09:54 pm (UTC)[ Alphen had an idea it might be something like this. Zephyr's death is still weighing on Law. That's hardly a surprise. What happened back in Cyslodia was tragic beyond words. Law's experienced nothing but pain for a long time. Alphen would know about some of it because he was right there when Zephyr passed away. ]
What do you really want to do from here on out?
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Date: 2022-03-28 03:59 pm (UTC)[Law trails off on his words there a bit. He'd never given his future much thought even back home, much less here.]
Back home, I just planned on following you to the ends of the earth, and then seeing where the road takes me after it's all over. But here? I don't really know what I want.
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Date: 2022-03-28 06:05 pm (UTC)[ He can just be himself. Law doesn't have to pretend to be something he's not. Alphen just wants to give him something to focus on while they're here. ]
I've got my hands full as it is. Having you around would really make things run more smoothly.
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Date: 2022-03-29 03:59 am (UTC)Ehhh... I dunno. What would I even there? The sound of hammers clanging against steel is really kinda just your thing. [Does he try to mimic Alphen's voice when he said that part? Yes.]
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Date: 2022-03-29 03:38 pm (UTC)You could help develop weapons and armor. If we don't take care of our equipment then we won't be in good shape for a real fight.
How would you feel about getting a new pair of Gauntlets?
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Date: 2022-03-30 03:39 am (UTC)[He's already trying to envision what a super cool new pair of gauntlets would be like. ]
Still, man... I don't know the first thing about weapon making. All I'm really good for is punching stuff.
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Date: 2022-03-31 12:40 am (UTC)[ he can have wolves on his gauntlets with the power of dreamotion, if that's what he wants. ]
As long as we're here we have opportunities. Take time to decide what you really want to do.
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Date: 2022-04-06 11:55 pm (UTC)Alright, fine, you got me, I'll give it a shot. Worse that can happen is I don't like it, right?
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Date: 2022-04-07 06:15 am (UTC)[ Alphen thinks he isn't doing anything particularly note worthy. It's not nearly enough. ]
This is the best I can manage for now. We'll work hard to make Zephyr proud.
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Date: 2022-04-11 03:51 am (UTC)But, he lets it pass.]
Nah, man. You've done a lot for me. I can't expect you to always have the perfect answers for me.
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Date: 2022-04-12 12:38 am (UTC)[ Alphen grits his teeth and quietly clenches his fists tightly. He hates not being able to do more for the people he cares about. Law is important to Alphen too and this is the best he can manage? He just thinks of himself as insufferable and the worst kind of person. Back then he couldn't bear to leave Zephyr's son behind. ]
Using your strength to protect the ones you care about is really what makes a difference. As long as we fight for the right reasons we can keep on moving.
[ Maybe there is no perfect answer but they can build a new answer together. ]