And yet there Gray was, telegraphing his own sentimentality and soft nature underneath the stern, lordly manner he worked hard to cultivate. It was rude to be so affectionate so quickly, but for a person who grew up orphaned and along it was hard not to.
In truth, Waver saw reflections of his students in the boy-- and of himself. Although he had been more mouthy in his youth, he also spent it working hard to the point of it being a detriment. He had only wanted to be seen as he was... A goal which, even with his lordly title, he had yet to achieve.
"Shouto, then." He began. "That's a bold move, using your given name in what sounds like a media circus. It can't be easy-- life there or here-- and it's a shame."
No one should have to waste their youth trying to reach a goal that the world forced upon them by circumstances.
"You just want people to see you, right? You can have that, here... But spending time working when you should be learning and growing isn't going to help with that."
He knew from experience, and it took a series of traumas in his twentieth year to realize his folly... Too late to do anything about it.
"'Hero' is a lofty title to aspire too, but even young heroes need a break and need someone to talk to. Have you been giving yourself those chances? Do you have someone who will lend an ear?"
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And yet there Gray was, telegraphing his own sentimentality and soft nature underneath the stern, lordly manner he worked hard to cultivate. It was rude to be so affectionate so quickly, but for a person who grew up orphaned and along it was hard not to.
In truth, Waver saw reflections of his students in the boy-- and of himself. Although he had been more mouthy in his youth, he also spent it working hard to the point of it being a detriment. He had only wanted to be seen as he was... A goal which, even with his lordly title, he had yet to achieve.
"Shouto, then." He began. "That's a bold move, using your given name in what sounds like a media circus. It can't be easy-- life there or here-- and it's a shame."
No one should have to waste their youth trying to reach a goal that the world forced upon them by circumstances.
"You just want people to see you, right? You can have that, here... But spending time working when you should be learning and growing isn't going to help with that."
He knew from experience, and it took a series of traumas in his twentieth year to realize his folly... Too late to do anything about it.
"'Hero' is a lofty title to aspire too, but even young heroes need a break and need someone to talk to. Have you been giving yourself those chances? Do you have someone who will lend an ear?"