[Młynar’s eyes narrow at Cloud’s comment. Much like his new friend, the knight laments that so many worlds seem to devolve as greed provides an irresistible pull for those in power. It also made Młynar regret portraying fighters as pawns in others' games. If Cloud was a soldier in such a world- or SOLDIER, as he had strangely emphasized it- then he probably understands that all too well.
After a short while, he steals a small bite of bread that he had put aside. He’d partake in the fish, but he had been too popular, and left without any for himself.]
I’ll admit, there are a few things that don’t add up here. One would think that a peaceful place like this would be prosperous and well-stocked with good food. Yet, there’s a shortage for some unknown reason.
[It was an uncomfortable thought, but back in Kazimierz, it paid to be observant and borderline paranoid about these things. Such perceptiveness would doubtlessly serve Młynar equally well here, or at least he believes as much.]
Which is a long way of saying that I think you might be right. I hope you are not, for the sake of my peace, but I fear that you are.
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After a short while, he steals a small bite of bread that he had put aside. He’d partake in the fish, but he had been too popular, and left without any for himself.]
I’ll admit, there are a few things that don’t add up here. One would think that a peaceful place like this would be prosperous and well-stocked with good food. Yet, there’s a shortage for some unknown reason.
[It was an uncomfortable thought, but back in Kazimierz, it paid to be observant and borderline paranoid about these things. Such perceptiveness would doubtlessly serve Młynar equally well here, or at least he believes as much.]
Which is a long way of saying that I think you might be right. I hope you are not, for the sake of my peace, but I fear that you are.