( lio frowns. enkidu isn't wrong; to kill the man who had been the source of not just his pain but his entire people's... it'd be against everything he's preached to the other burnish. killing only would exacerbate the fears that humans had of them. )

I would do it myself. No other way. Words would be wasted on a monster like him.

( but he's grateful for the switch in topic. the last thing he wants to talk about is kray foresight. the man leaves a taste in his mouth that not even this tasty beer can wash away quickly enough. )

It sounds like you had a lot of freedom. to accompany a king, to be able to adventure. I can't help but be a little jealous.

( to have a friend like that. lio thought he might have someone like that in his future, but not here. not now. )

Maybe. It might be a shame. But I've gotten to meet you. I think that counts for a lot.