[ Momo's eyes go wide when he takes her hands, then she absolutely just gasps because Darin is being SO KIND, he might be THE KINDEST PERSON SHE'S EVER MET?!?? ]
Oh, Darin-san!! I think you can forge that path, too! You can really inspire people, with your strength and with your strength of character!
[ She stands suddenly, looking Darin in the eyes with a wide grin. ] Let's forge that path together!
[Darin lets out a laugh. It almost started as a scoff; he knew that he could never truly be a hero. His fate was far worse, his path far less bathed in light. He was destined to destroy, not create. He was born to be the antithesis of everything she stoof for.]
[But that wouldn't stop him from nurturing this young woman into being the best damn hero she ever dreamed of becoming. Her sheer earnestness made him want to work harder just to see to it she rose higher than anyone else.]
[And besides, who was he to steal her momentum? If she wanted to run this path with him, he'd take it as far as he could go. Until he was sure she could continue on without him.]
[His grin widens to match hers. If there was one thing Darin knew how to do, it was stoke a fire that was already lit.]
Well, who am I to argue with a sentiment like that? Just you wait, Momo. I'm gonna teach you everything I know. Every technique, every ounce of metallurgy and smithing that's been hammered into these bones? I'm gonna pass on to you. You're going to be able to forge a future so blindingly bright, that the sun itself will have to act as your forge!
[He pumps a fist into the air, really getting swept up in the mood.]
Let's show this world the path that real heroes can create!
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Oh, Darin-san!! I think you can forge that path, too! You can really inspire people, with your strength and with your strength of character!
[ She stands suddenly, looking Darin in the eyes with a wide grin. ] Let's forge that path together!
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[But that wouldn't stop him from nurturing this young woman into being the best damn hero she ever dreamed of becoming. Her sheer earnestness made him want to work harder just to see to it she rose higher than anyone else.]
[And besides, who was he to steal her momentum? If she wanted to run this path with him, he'd take it as far as he could go. Until he was sure she could continue on without him.]
[His grin widens to match hers. If there was one thing Darin knew how to do, it was stoke a fire that was already lit.]
Well, who am I to argue with a sentiment like that? Just you wait, Momo. I'm gonna teach you everything I know. Every technique, every ounce of metallurgy and smithing that's been hammered into these bones? I'm gonna pass on to you. You're going to be able to forge a future so blindingly bright, that the sun itself will have to act as your forge!
[He pumps a fist into the air, really getting swept up in the mood.]
Let's show this world the path that real heroes can create!