[As he speaks she is attentive, eyes following his expression and only frowning when he calls her an idiot for briefest of moments before she realizes he's being far less insulting this time than he might have done just moments before.

It's kind of a nice feeling, knowing there might be something kinder in him than he lets on. Maybe he's like Jae-ha, reluctant to let anyone see who he really is when that means allowing them the chance to hurt you if they get too close.

Maybe, though, it would be best if she didn't compare him to anyone at all. He's not like anyone she's met, and his advice is good, but-]

Maybe it wouldn't be so painful if Kouka had become as prosperous as Uruk was. It died a shadow of itself before it had a chance to become something great again.