I don't know if you'll believe me, but I think I understand. Or, at least, I believe I shall have to do the same thing.
I suppose we should look on the bright side, and consider only how joyful a reunion will be, but optimism has never been my strongest suit.
[That was part of why he loved and respected Carlisle so much. His father had seen so much of the wickedness of the world, and it had never shaken his faith in the essential goodness in it. He saw a brighter world, and lead others towards it.
It would have been nice to hear his opinion on this place. He was glad that he would not, because he did not want Carlisle here with him. Carlisle never would have been brought to a place like this.]
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I suppose we should look on the bright side, and consider only how joyful a reunion will be, but optimism has never been my strongest suit.
[That was part of why he loved and respected Carlisle so much. His father had seen so much of the wickedness of the world, and it had never shaken his faith in the essential goodness in it. He saw a brighter world, and lead others towards it.
It would have been nice to hear his opinion on this place. He was glad that he would not, because he did not want Carlisle here with him. Carlisle never would have been brought to a place like this.]