[ Unfortunately, Rezo has pretty sharp hearing, and while he can't perfectly make out what Zel is muttering the tone is unmistakable.
As is the fact he's letting Zelgadis down. Again.
The rush of sheer self-disgust is borderline nauseating, brought on not only by his own weakness but by the acknowledgement of his own pathetic, selfish motivations. If he were a proper priest he'd be solely concerned with fulfilling his duties, not with winning back some portion of Zelgadis's esteem.
How egotistical. Rezo has the admiration and affection of thousands across the barrier lands, but Zelgadis's scorn still bothers him with the persistent pain of having a stone in his shoe.
But such psychological baggage is not something they should unpack. Not when they have a mazoku actively targeting them. Rezo frowns, forcing his thoughts to return to the problem at hand. ]
I believe you're correct. And if we intend to draw it out, it's more likely to appear at the spring where it has an edge.
[ But is this the right time to confront it? ]
I've made some progress with the patients at the inn, but they're still in poor condition overall. If I provide instruction, will you be able to assist with the magic treatments? [A hesitation, and then:] Or would you prefer we go after the mazoku immediately?
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As is the fact he's letting Zelgadis down. Again.
The rush of sheer self-disgust is borderline nauseating, brought on not only by his own weakness but by the acknowledgement of his own pathetic, selfish motivations. If he were a proper priest he'd be solely concerned with fulfilling his duties, not with winning back some portion of Zelgadis's esteem.
How egotistical. Rezo has the admiration and affection of thousands across the barrier lands, but Zelgadis's scorn still bothers him with the persistent pain of having a stone in his shoe.
But such psychological baggage is not something they should unpack. Not when they have a mazoku actively targeting them. Rezo frowns, forcing his thoughts to return to the problem at hand. ]
I believe you're correct. And if we intend to draw it out, it's more likely to appear at the spring where it has an edge.
[ But is this the right time to confront it? ]
I've made some progress with the patients at the inn, but they're still in poor condition overall. If I provide instruction, will you be able to assist with the magic treatments? [A hesitation, and then:] Or would you prefer we go after the mazoku immediately?