Maia's outlook of life was rather bleak. It was also rather weird, a whole island for herself? "Surely you jest, madam. Island can be enormous, and living in one all by yourself might cause you to lose your marbles. And when you are alone, you won't be able to ask for help if you lose them." His tone of voice wasn't exactly sanctimonious, but it did carry a bit of worry. If she held such a desire as true, it's a wonder how she was able to function well in society. Unless she was good at deceiving.
And yet the merriment she was displaying over their talk didn't seem fake, which only made the enkidu more confused. Maia was a rather peculiar girl, it's a wonder Liseran took interest in her. Then again, Liseran is also a rather peculiar girl.
But the heavy topics were not done yet, as Maia asked him how he was able to deal with the anti-enkidu prejudice. "Funny you mention that. Despite being an enkidu myself, I'm afraid I can't tell you with complete fidelity, as I spent all of my life in Stahlmin. The general consensus there is that, the value of one's work seems to be more important than their origin, and because my dad opened a blacksmith business many years ago, my family was rather well received. Or at least locally. I haven't received that much prejudice in my life, and I believe it's probably because of that. I am given weird looks from time to time, especially when I signed up to the Expiate, and a couple of times I was at the receiving end of rather unfounded comments, but I usually counter them with a good ol' smile, after all, fighting hate with more hate will lead us nowhere." He explained, taking another spoonful of his soup.
"Then again, it could also be because they know my father is built like a mountain. I know I don't let him fight my battles for me, but I guess some people don't wish to chance it? Haha!"
And yet the merriment she was displaying over their talk didn't seem fake, which only made the enkidu more confused. Maia was a rather peculiar girl, it's a wonder Liseran took interest in her. Then again, Liseran is also a rather peculiar girl.
But the heavy topics were not done yet, as Maia asked him how he was able to deal with the anti-enkidu prejudice. "Funny you mention that. Despite being an enkidu myself, I'm afraid I can't tell you with complete fidelity, as I spent all of my life in Stahlmin. The general consensus there is that, the value of one's work seems to be more important than their origin, and because my dad opened a blacksmith business many years ago, my family was rather well received. Or at least locally. I haven't received that much prejudice in my life, and I believe it's probably because of that. I am given weird looks from time to time, especially when I signed up to the Expiate, and a couple of times I was at the receiving end of rather unfounded comments, but I usually counter them with a good ol' smile, after all, fighting hate with more hate will lead us nowhere." He explained, taking another spoonful of his soup.
"Then again, it could also be because they know my father is built like a mountain. I know I don't let him fight my battles for me, but I guess some people don't wish to chance it? Haha!"