I cannot speak to continents outside of Solistia, but... no—though of course, other conflicts still exist, any in recent years that are of the scale of outright war are the fault of Ku.
[he crosses his arms with a tilt of his head, thinking.]
I am thinking of abolishing inheritance through bloodline—both because the blood of Clan Ku should perhaps end with me, and because our nation has a longstanding history of oppressing its people based on station and birth. Along with its warmongering stance, I wish to eliminate its pervasive belief that birthright is what matters.
So the notion of democracy isn't unappealing to me, though I expect that the court of Ku will resist it... Still, I was at the very least considering the idea of appointing an unrelated heir when the time comes, even if I don't think that will be for many years.
... We won't. Still, I have faith. You have a strong heart, Rin—as long as you have your friends by your side, you'll make it through whatever the world throws at you.
Of course, I hope that you will not face danger. However, that doesn't make any challenges you might face in the future less meaningful, and so I still say the same words to you.
I am grateful for your words, my friend, and they will give me strength. [the worst obstacles are really what comes even before that point, but the politics of the court and kingship will almost certainly be the longest ones.] Let us look towards the future together, then, for the time we have left.
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The other nations weren't at war?
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Still, Rin smiles a little. ]
Maybe you'll find someone else to watch over Ku and you can travel then. [ ... ] Ever heard of democracy?
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I am thinking of abolishing inheritance through bloodline—both because the blood of Clan Ku should perhaps end with me, and because our nation has a longstanding history of oppressing its people based on station and birth. Along with its warmongering stance, I wish to eliminate its pervasive belief that birthright is what matters.
So the notion of democracy isn't unappealing to me, though I expect that the court of Ku will resist it... Still, I was at the very least considering the idea of appointing an unrelated heir when the time comes, even if I don't think that will be for many years.
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still, rin listens to him with rapt attention, somewhat calmed by hikari's ~vision~ ]
Your kids might be a little mad that they have to be regular people instead of royalty, but it's probably for the best.
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he smiles a little.]
... I do not know if I intend to have children, but I will keep that in mind. [a beat] What about you, Rin?
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I always assumed I would. [ he never really thought about it in detail ] You know, get married. Settle down.
But being able to freely the travel the world doesn't sound too bad.
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... I hope the future has many possibilities for you, Rin. You deserve it.
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[ sips his tea ]
We won't know how things turn out for us once we're out of here, will we...
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... We won't. Still, I have faith. You have a strong heart, Rin—as long as you have your friends by your side, you'll make it through whatever the world throws at you.
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... Thanks, Hikari. I don't think you have to worry too much. Competitive swimming isn't as dangerous as a war.
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Of course, I hope that you will not face danger. However, that doesn't make any challenges you might face in the future less meaningful, and so I still say the same words to you.
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rin, on the other hand, looks genuinely touched by his words, eyes shimmering for a moment. ]
Thanks Hikari. I have faith in you too. [ ... ] And you're so stubborn you can probably get that court to do whatever you want.
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hikari smiles.]
I am grateful for your words, my friend, and they will give me strength. [the worst obstacles are really what comes even before that point, but the politics of the court and kingship will almost certainly be the longest ones.] Let us look towards the future together, then, for the time we have left.