Part 298: Robin C

Er, Panne?

What?

Would you tell me more about the taguel? I barely know a thing about them, and I thought... I mean, if you don't mind...

I do not.

...Wait, really?

No, I do not mind. Why do you doubt me?

I don't know, I guess I just didn't imagine you saying yes so easily. I was all ready to argue my case. You kind of took the wind out of my sails.

Is it I who frighten you so, man-spawn? Or the fact I am taguel?

N-no, neither! Nothing like that. It's just... I thought you might not take kindly to me asking about your people. I know it was humans like me who killed them, after all.

Humans like you, yes. But not you. You do not bear the blame for what was done, so do not bear the guilt. Guilt creates distance. If you would learn of my people, cast it aside.

All right.

Mmm. At last you are calm. Your heart has slowed.

You can hear my heartbeat?

Lesson one-taguel have strong ears. A heart's beat always betrays its owner.

Heh. Remind me never to play cards against you... Oh, I have a meeting, but I would love to know more... Can we talk again soon?

Of course. It is nice to find someone who is curious about my people.