[While it's definitely true that he couldn't have possibly known such a thing, it still doesn't entirely set right with him. Offering an apology is the least he can do, even if Lord van Zieks wields no ill will towards him for that.]
Criminal activity has certainly lowered since you've taken the mantle of Reaper, but... such a thing shouldn't be forced upon you. It was nearly the only topic of discussion made when your name was mentioned.
[Although, thinking about some things, he wonders if Lord Stronghart is also responsible in some way. Miss Mikotoba has shown nothing but contempt for that man, which still stands sharply in his mind.]
...Of course, we all take sometimes difficult tasks for queen and country. [Being the former chief warder, he doesn't quite count that to be a pleasant job, even though it paid well.]
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Criminal activity has certainly lowered since you've taken the mantle of Reaper, but... such a thing shouldn't be forced upon you. It was nearly the only topic of discussion made when your name was mentioned.
[Although, thinking about some things, he wonders if Lord Stronghart is also responsible in some way. Miss Mikotoba has shown nothing but contempt for that man, which still stands sharply in his mind.]
...Of course, we all take sometimes difficult tasks for queen and country. [Being the former chief warder, he doesn't quite count that to be a pleasant job, even though it paid well.]