[He visibly relaxes as she denies that it was her intent, trusting that she is as honest now as she has been this afternoon. His fingers toy with the handle of his tea cup quietly a moment, before he looks back up at her.]
Thank you. I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your encouragement. It's a sore subject between my family and I.
[He does not elaborate, not wanting to share and not wanting to ruin the evening with his family baggage. There is time enough for all of that.]
While it is an interest, I may take the opportunity to explore other things as well, now that I'll have the freedom to do so.
[It would be nice to find a passion of his own. A calling that hasn't been warped by the culture of his people, and can be put to use for the good of his new home planet.]
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Date: 2020-06-16 06:29 am (UTC)Thank you. I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your encouragement. It's a sore subject between my family and I.
[He does not elaborate, not wanting to share and not wanting to ruin the evening with his family baggage. There is time enough for all of that.]
While it is an interest, I may take the opportunity to explore other things as well, now that I'll have the freedom to do so.
[It would be nice to find a passion of his own. A calling that hasn't been warped by the culture of his people, and can be put to use for the good of his new home planet.]