[She makes a soft, exhaling noise, indecipherable. Not exactly a laugh, but adjacent.]
None of us deserved it. Even the worst Dahnan should have been free to live their life as they pleased. But that wasn't the hand we were dealt, so we survived as best as we could until that freedom was offered to us.
[Even if the flavour is bittersweet in retrospect, knowing the strings that came attached, she's still grateful for the respite. Partial or temporary freedom, just enough to push them towards a point where Menancia could truly begin to learn what freedom really is, is better than what they had. Dahnans were still dying. Still suffering. But... fewer, while the rest were given a chance to grow stronger, enough to fight back. Her shield is still of Renan design, her armor as well. What little magic she bears is thanks to her equipment. But what would she be otherwise? Dead, most likely. There are benefits to Dohalim's self-serving gift.]
...but... we deserved better than that, too.
[One hand rubs idly over the other, where the stone had been inlaid.]
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None of us deserved it. Even the worst Dahnan should have been free to live their life as they pleased. But that wasn't the hand we were dealt, so we survived as best as we could until that freedom was offered to us.
[Even if the flavour is bittersweet in retrospect, knowing the strings that came attached, she's still grateful for the respite. Partial or temporary freedom, just enough to push them towards a point where Menancia could truly begin to learn what freedom really is, is better than what they had. Dahnans were still dying. Still suffering. But... fewer, while the rest were given a chance to grow stronger, enough to fight back. Her shield is still of Renan design, her armor as well. What little magic she bears is thanks to her equipment. But what would she be otherwise? Dead, most likely. There are benefits to Dohalim's self-serving gift.]
...but... we deserved better than that, too.
[One hand rubs idly over the other, where the stone had been inlaid.]