[(He has got to ask more about this aether stuff. It sounds fascinating.)]
I do not believe I need the most capable person. I
[Pause.
This is hard. Asking for help. Dealing with life without his powers (which are, of course, the only reason for his existence; even after all this time, he still feels that way; worthless without them). Opening up, even just a little bit. Admitting that he's weak.]
would prefer to learn from someone trusted.
If you would accept my trust, though we have not spoken in some time.
[He might not have his powers, but he still has a sense of who's trustworthy. Doesn't he? He's more experienced than he was before, when he last placed his trust in someone.
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I do not believe I need the most capable person. I
[Pause.
This is hard. Asking for help. Dealing with life without his powers (which are, of course, the only reason for his existence; even after all this time, he still feels that way; worthless without them). Opening up, even just a little bit. Admitting that he's weak.]
would prefer to learn from someone trusted.
If you would accept my trust, though we have not spoken in some time.
[He might not have his powers, but he still has a sense of who's trustworthy. Doesn't he? He's more experienced than he was before, when he last placed his trust in someone.
Isn't he?]