[ For as worn through as Kel seems, there is conviction burning in that final statement. It calls out to Maruki's own smoldering soul. He smiles at Kel, small and soft. ]
Oh, trust me. I agree with you. One hundred percent.
[ As he speaks, the smile widens and warms, his eyes brighten. Maruki will lie about many things in 7, but this is not one of them. He believes it fully, tries to impart that same belief onto Kel. ]
What I just told you – that's a trick that our minds play on us. The painful memories aren't actually more powerful than the joyous ones. It's all about perception.
[ Pluck some of that strength in his own spirit, hand it to a kid like Kel who clearly needs it. ]
If you believe that the happy memories are bigger, then they will be. You have complete control over that. Don't let anyone, or anything make you feel otherwise.
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Oh, trust me. I agree with you. One hundred percent.
[ As he speaks, the smile widens and warms, his eyes brighten. Maruki will lie about many things in 7, but this is not one of them. He believes it fully, tries to impart that same belief onto Kel. ]
What I just told you – that's a trick that our minds play on us. The painful memories aren't actually more powerful than the joyous ones. It's all about perception.
[ Pluck some of that strength in his own spirit, hand it to a kid like Kel who clearly needs it. ]
If you believe that the happy memories are bigger, then they will be. You have complete control over that. Don't let anyone, or anything make you feel otherwise.