I was about to say exactly the same thing, on both counts. You have the unique ability to point out the obvious things that I've somehow overlooked in the clearest way possible. Straightforward people like that are something I honestly appreciate.
[Hierophant changed form as he spoke, disappearing from Kakyoin's hands and retreating around its user's arm to hide under his sleeve like a snake looking for warmth.]
It doesn't take long for me to decide whether or not I like someone, and I've respected you immeasurably since that first night, the minute you told us about what you wanted for Passione. Like you, I'm willing to do what others would consider 'immoral' in the name of what's really right--obviously I've killed people, and may have even hotwired a car or two on the way to Egypt. It's hardly on the scale of reforming a criminal organization, but I leave the larger-picture things to other people. To put it in perspective, you're the kind of person I would follow without hesitation, of my own free will. ...even if my parents would probably disapprove of organized crime as a viable career path.
[A genuine smile came across Kakyoin's face, sincere instead of the pleasantly diplomatic or passive-aggressive looks he so often wore.]
You compared Passione under Diavolo to a tree choked with wisteria, too. At the time and even more so now, I thought wisteria suited you just as much--not because of that, but because of its meaning. Victory over hardship, loving support, enduring through heartache...I think we can both understand that. Right?
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[Hierophant changed form as he spoke, disappearing from Kakyoin's hands and retreating around its user's arm to hide under his sleeve like a snake looking for warmth.]
It doesn't take long for me to decide whether or not I like someone, and I've respected you immeasurably since that first night, the minute you told us about what you wanted for Passione. Like you, I'm willing to do what others would consider 'immoral' in the name of what's really right--obviously I've killed people, and may have even hotwired a car or two on the way to Egypt. It's hardly on the scale of reforming a criminal organization, but I leave the larger-picture things to other people. To put it in perspective, you're the kind of person I would follow without hesitation, of my own free will. ...even if my parents would probably disapprove of organized crime as a viable career path.
[A genuine smile came across Kakyoin's face, sincere instead of the pleasantly diplomatic or passive-aggressive looks he so often wore.]
You compared Passione under Diavolo to a tree choked with wisteria, too. At the time and even more so now, I thought wisteria suited you just as much--not because of that, but because of its meaning. Victory over hardship, loving support, enduring through heartache...I think we can both understand that. Right?