[He disagreed very obviously with both points, not finding much to be enjoyed in watching people struggle against futility, and not believing strength was the only deciding factor in any battle. Strength could be depleted, after all. And it could be outsmarted, too.
Taking another drink, he continued...]
All it takes is one tiny fracture in your defense, and if that fracture happens to be the weak point in the foundation, your whole fortress comes down. It's foolish to goad your opponents to your doorstep and invite them to inflict such devastation.
[...in hindsight, he found that funny. After all, he had welcomed Vincent straight into his home. But they weren't enemies, right? Surely that made it okay.]
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[He disagreed very obviously with both points, not finding much to be enjoyed in watching people struggle against futility, and not believing strength was the only deciding factor in any battle. Strength could be depleted, after all. And it could be outsmarted, too.
Taking another drink, he continued...]
All it takes is one tiny fracture in your defense, and if that fracture happens to be the weak point in the foundation, your whole fortress comes down. It's foolish to goad your opponents to your doorstep and invite them to inflict such devastation.
[...in hindsight, he found that funny. After all, he had welcomed Vincent straight into his home. But they weren't enemies, right? Surely that made it okay.]