Though our places may differ, nobles and commoners alike have their duty. The worth and goodness of man are determined by his ability to abide by the convention of his station. I believe this holds true for all the people.
[ Nobles are not inherently better, no. But they do possess a higher purpose, and it falls on them to strive to be worthy of that privilege. They are only owed what they have earned, nothing more. ]
[ Again, Saber can't disagree, though her take is likely a little more lax than his. As a king, she was harder on herself so that her people could live with more freedom -- but even so, people ought to excel at their chosen roles as well as they are able. ]
As a prince, it is indeed your duty to return to your people as soon as you are able. You say you will do what you must. But you draw the line at forming bonds with those beneath your station? We are not in Rigel, where doing so may affect public opinion. At this juncture, are you not serving your pride rather than your people by isolating yourself?
[ Perhaps he is; however, the way he sees it, serving his pride is his way of serving his country and, by extension, the people. ]
We are not in Rigel, but my duty as its representative and example still stands, even away from the eyes of its citizens. A noble must be steadfast. I refuse to sacrifice integrity for convenience.
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[ Nobles are not inherently better, no. But they do possess a higher purpose, and it falls on them to strive to be worthy of that privilege. They are only owed what they have earned, nothing more. ]
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As a prince, it is indeed your duty to return to your people as soon as you are able. You say you will do what you must. But you draw the line at forming bonds with those beneath your station? We are not in Rigel, where doing so may affect public opinion. At this juncture, are you not serving your pride rather than your people by isolating yourself?
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We are not in Rigel, but my duty as its representative and example still stands, even away from the eyes of its citizens. A noble must be steadfast. I refuse to sacrifice integrity for convenience.