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Hm?
An interview, thy says? Why I shall gladly indulge in that.
Now what is it that thou would wanted to ask of me?
How is it that I can carry so many survivors?
Well, my dear comrade. Tis the knight’s code to- oh. Alright, I will oblige with thine’s request to speak more simply. As I was saying, it is the knight’s duty to have the strength worthy of defending a kingdom. I’ve seen many a comrade downed in my time of running. I have got two well-working arms, have I not? I should use them, should I not? Carrying five is not a problem for me at all. I could even say my strength is being put to great use.
Oh no, it doesn’t slow me down one bit. In fact, I find that I become faster. It’s the knowledge that these fallen survivors depend on me that encourages me.
How do I feel about the survivors left behind?
Well, I am quite remorseful for the ones I cannot save. It pains me to leave them, but I mustn’t stop running. Oh no, I must keep going. After all, what use would be a dead knight?
How do I feel about my comrades?
Well, of course I care deeply for all of them. You included. You are our healer, and I’m forever thankful for it. I do worry for some though. Particularly the youngsters. More often than not, I see them lag behind. Either that or they go too fast and meet an unfortunate accident. However, I also trust all of you. After all, trust is everything within a team.
Hm? Getting left behind?
Ah, of course, I hold no grudge. Sometimes, it’s better to leave. I would not have any problems about it . I would just be thankful that everyone else made it.
Why yes, I put everyone before me. I love all my comrades dearly. Not everyone has the strength as I do, and I must look out for them. That is precisely why I stay behind.
Scared? No. I do not scare that easily. Calmness is a necessary skill for a knight. During a mass panic, one must be calm in order to calm others. Fright is a powerful creature, you see. Overwhelming in numbers. But it is also easily fightable. I take it upon myself to shield others from it.
Concerns and worries? Well, as I have said before, the youngsters-
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About myself? I do not have any. It is a knights duty-
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No trust me, I-
You should not fret about me, I carry myself fine-
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Alright. I suppose I’ll tell you. Sometimes I worry that my strength isn’t enough. Silly, of course, I know. Others have quite unique abilities, like Helperbot with his shield, Builderman, Angel, All of them. They do far better jobs at helping survivors through. Whilst I’ve only got my strength to depend on. I sometimes wonder what I would be without my strength. It is all I have-
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I’m a great mentor? Don’t be silly. I do not have much to teach.
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I-
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… Thank you. Mick.
Pardon me please, I’m quite emotional today. Something must have gotten to me.
I apologise for being a burden-
No no, I am truly sorry for-
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I’m not a burden?
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You really think so?
Thank you, Mick. Truly. It means a lot.
Well this has been quite an interview, huh? Well, I need to get going. I promised the youngsters that I would display my sword skills. Thank you, once again. You have my gratitude.