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knighterrantofthedragon[Alric has been having some problems, lately. Although pride would argue it's best to keep charging ahead until everything's sorted out, there's a point at which good leadership involves putting pride away and asking for advice. Contacting two of the most mentor-like people he knows at the institute (at least, to his mind), his expression was polite, as usual, but obviously troubled.]
[To Xavier]
Professor. I hate to trouble you, but I was not certain who might be better qualified. I have been making efforts to befriend a fellow student, Tiamaris, of whom you may have heard. I speak to you on the subject because my efforts have more than one led him to a state of extreme distrss, and having learned from him certain details of his past, I fear--embarrassing as it is to admit--that he may need wiser and more experienced council than I am capable of providing. At the very least, any guidance you can offer as to how best I might aid him, moving forward, would be most sincerely appreciated.
[To Hijikata]
Hijikata-sensei. I apologize for disturbing you outside of class, but I hoped you might be able to advise me on something of a personal matter.
[He hesitates briefly, before continuing.]
I was raised to attain, in time, a position of authority, of leadership. It is important to me in... many ways--as a matter of pride, yes, but also of duty, of identity. Like anyone, of course, I have had moments of doubt when faced with great adversity, but I must confess, none has been quite so challenging as my time here. I feel as though my attempts to pursue and gain experience in leadership here have been, if you would excuse the perhaps unseemly candor, unmitigated failures, and I am not certain how to rectify the situation.
We've spoken on occasion regarding matters of philosophy and swordsmanship; I have reason to trust in your perception of these matters, and I believe you have expressed a willingness in the past to sponsor a team on my behalf. I would be most appreciative of any guidance you can offer on this subject.
[To Xavier]
Professor. I hate to trouble you, but I was not certain who might be better qualified. I have been making efforts to befriend a fellow student, Tiamaris, of whom you may have heard. I speak to you on the subject because my efforts have more than one led him to a state of extreme distrss, and having learned from him certain details of his past, I fear--embarrassing as it is to admit--that he may need wiser and more experienced council than I am capable of providing. At the very least, any guidance you can offer as to how best I might aid him, moving forward, would be most sincerely appreciated.
[To Hijikata]
Hijikata-sensei. I apologize for disturbing you outside of class, but I hoped you might be able to advise me on something of a personal matter.
[He hesitates briefly, before continuing.]
I was raised to attain, in time, a position of authority, of leadership. It is important to me in... many ways--as a matter of pride, yes, but also of duty, of identity. Like anyone, of course, I have had moments of doubt when faced with great adversity, but I must confess, none has been quite so challenging as my time here. I feel as though my attempts to pursue and gain experience in leadership here have been, if you would excuse the perhaps unseemly candor, unmitigated failures, and I am not certain how to rectify the situation.
We've spoken on occasion regarding matters of philosophy and swordsmanship; I have reason to trust in your perception of these matters, and I believe you have expressed a willingness in the past to sponsor a team on my behalf. I would be most appreciative of any guidance you can offer on this subject.
