Making the most of a situation is all you can do, sometimes.
[ Silence falls between them for a few moments as Dorothea rocks the swing to and fro. ]
Look, I understand you frustration. Truly. I have a whole gaggle of orphans that I took in over the last five years. Now that the war is over, it's my responsibility to raise and educate them, and find them good homes with loving families. I can't do that if I'm here.
But if what the fairies that brought us here said is true, then you and I are still back where we belong--this is only a piece of us. I can rest easy knowing that those children will be taken care of, and the duty that drives you is also not being left unattended. You're still back there, protecting the people you love. Isn't that a comfort to you?
And if that's the case, then why not allow yourself a moment to breathe? Maybe it is wasted time, maybe not. But you're here now, regardless, and the time is going to pass no matter what you choose to do. You might regret it later if you don't avail yourself now.
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[ Silence falls between them for a few moments as Dorothea rocks the swing to and fro. ]
Look, I understand you frustration. Truly. I have a whole gaggle of orphans that I took in over the last five years. Now that the war is over, it's my responsibility to raise and educate them, and find them good homes with loving families. I can't do that if I'm here.
But if what the fairies that brought us here said is true, then you and I are still back where we belong--this is only a piece of us. I can rest easy knowing that those children will be taken care of, and the duty that drives you is also not being left unattended. You're still back there, protecting the people you love. Isn't that a comfort to you?
And if that's the case, then why not allow yourself a moment to breathe? Maybe it is wasted time, maybe not. But you're here now, regardless, and the time is going to pass no matter what you choose to do. You might regret it later if you don't avail yourself now.