He brushes himself off with a hearty pat to Fukuda's side as he bends to fish his staff off the cavern floor.]
They're only doing their duty. Try not to hold it against them too harshly - they know of nothing else beyond this island.
[Ah, good ol' stick, here we go. He leans against the firestaff for a moment, finally taking some time to catch his breath. Like this, he really does look significantly older. But his eyes are still soft and warm, the edges of his mask just pliable enough to show expression and give the illusion of a smile.]
It is very good to see you, Fukuda. I wish our welcome could be warmer for you.
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He brushes himself off with a hearty pat to Fukuda's side as he bends to fish his staff off the cavern floor.]
They're only doing their duty. Try not to hold it against them too harshly - they know of nothing else beyond this island.
[Ah, good ol' stick, here we go. He leans against the firestaff for a moment, finally taking some time to catch his breath. Like this, he really does look significantly older. But his eyes are still soft and warm, the edges of his mask just pliable enough to show expression and give the illusion of a smile.]
It is very good to see you, Fukuda. I wish our welcome could be warmer for you.