You're still who I placed my faith in. A mistake or two doesn't change that.
I believe in you, Temenos. I wouldn't have wanted to voice my feelings if I had thought you wouldn't listen to them.
[Had he not had plenty of examples of Temenos's patience with him already, it might have been different. But he never did like to think poorly without a good reason.]
I'd just get too hungry if I thought it was a waste of my time. So I'm glad I was right.
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[There's some firmness to that. He's being serious.]
I wouldn't be so aware of the changes that I need to make if not for you. I want to be a better person... The Temenos that you placed your faith in.
[Someone his loved ones from home wouldn't look down on in disappointment.]
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I believe in you, Temenos. I wouldn't have wanted to voice my feelings if I had thought you wouldn't listen to them.
[Had he not had plenty of examples of Temenos's patience with him already, it might have been different. But he never did like to think poorly without a good reason.]
I'd just get too hungry if I thought it was a waste of my time. So I'm glad I was right.