"You could have used these precious materials on yourself."
Nari's voice turned deep:
"With your talent, you could choose a simpler path. Why choose this... complicated way?"
This question touched the deepest motivation within Ron's heart.
He remained silent for a long time, seeming to organize his thoughts.
"Perhaps, I too long for that feeling of... being needed, being cared for."
His voice softened, carrying an uncommon sense of vulnerability:
"Since I embarked on the Path of the Extraordinary, I have grown accustomed to facing everything alone.
Calmness, rationality, independence... these qualities allowed me to move faster on the Wizard's path, but they also gradually isolated me from warmth."
Ron lifted his head, gazing directly at Nari's countless glowing eyes:
"Through the puppets, I felt the warmth of unconditional love. That feeling... made me realize what I've been searching for all along."
This candid emotional revelation made Nari's heart pound fiercely.
