The Knight's gaze falls back to the rose bush, silent for a long moment.
"All people are born with beauty," he eventually says, "but not everyone retains it. Some allow themselves succumb to temptations of evil... But I wish to believe that many evildoers still carry just a
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ใ ใ[He stared at the other thoughtfully, trying to read his expression and body language after asking such a loaded question. Whatever the outcome, "Aventurine" had another question lined up after... wanted to get an opinion if his cards were being dealt rightโค]