[ He isn't sure what gives that impression, possibly ... being kind? But plenty of people are. Swallowing a slice of orange, he shakes his head. ]
I ... used to be well-known, back where I come from. My brother and I are called the Twin Jades of Lan. [ He looks embarrassed as he says it, peeling white rind off another segment of fruit with his attention lowered to it. ] I went into seclusion several months before my arrival in this realm, so I really don't know what people say of me anymore at all. There or here.
[ His smile returns with a soft fondness as he looks at Wen Kexing. ]
I'm helping you because I think — for what my opinion is worth — that whatever other kind of history you have behind you, you are a good man. Not a perfect one, perhaps — but good, yes. I apologise for being forward.
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[ He isn't sure what gives that impression, possibly ... being kind? But plenty of people are. Swallowing a slice of orange, he shakes his head. ]
I ... used to be well-known, back where I come from. My brother and I are called the Twin Jades of Lan. [ He looks embarrassed as he says it, peeling white rind off another segment of fruit with his attention lowered to it. ] I went into seclusion several months before my arrival in this realm, so I really don't know what people say of me anymore at all. There or here.
[ His smile returns with a soft fondness as he looks at Wen Kexing. ]
I'm helping you because I think — for what my opinion is worth — that whatever other kind of history you have behind you, you are a good man. Not a perfect one, perhaps — but good, yes. I apologise for being forward.