[She listens to him with a thoughtful expression on her face. And the whole speech strikes her as an odd thing to confide in her.]
[After all, he has to realize what would happen if this relation grows serious, doesn't he? He would be considered her consort — in fact, he could already be considered her consort — and if they were to wed, he would be considered royalty as well.]
[Saying he has no aspirations for royalty is, in a way, an admission that he has no aspirations for them.]
[And while she quietly thinks to herself that it's likely the smarter way to approach this, she can't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. After all, it's one thing to not build your hopes up — and it's another entirely not to allow any hope at all.]
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Then... you don't believe that you could still be a great hero. Is that right?
[Regardless of where they stand — either way, the idea of him giving up a dream bothers her. They can return to that more awkward subject later.]
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[After all, he has to realize what would happen if this relation grows serious, doesn't he? He would be considered her consort — in fact, he could already be considered her consort — and if they were to wed, he would be considered royalty as well.]
[Saying he has no aspirations for royalty is, in a way, an admission that he has no aspirations for them.]
[And while she quietly thinks to herself that it's likely the smarter way to approach this, she can't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. After all, it's one thing to not build your hopes up — and it's another entirely not to allow any hope at all.]
... ... ...
Then... you don't believe that you could still be a great hero. Is that right?
[Regardless of where they stand — either way, the idea of him giving up a dream bothers her. They can return to that more awkward subject later.]