rippled | claude

[ He blinks, and then frowns. ]

Why?

... I was ordered to punish my brother, and I killed him. So I was banished.

[ there's a pause. ]

I was told the actual reason is more likely that my father was scared of me. I'm very strong, you know. It was better to keep me at a distance.

... That's a stupid reason to send away your child.

[ It's obvious, but. ]

Your brother, did you mean to kill him?

... like I said, I am very strong, and I was bad at controlling that when I was younger.

[ they play with their hair, fidgeting. ]

But there's not much to be done with any of that now.

Just because it's not something that can be fixed, doesn't mean you can't acknowledge it.

[ ... ]

I killed one of my brothers too.

[ well! they look surprised. ]

Why?

He invaded my territory and wouldn't retreat or cooperate.

There was never any love between us, so.

... I suppose that is how it goes. I cannot say my brother cared for me much either.

[ they sigh. ]

I am sorry about your family. I know that does not mean much though.

I'm sorry for yours too.

[ Squeezes their shoulder. ]

We can only try to make better ones for ourselves, I guess.

... mm, that's right.

I hope that you are cherished by the ones surrounding you, Khalid.

[ ugh... he's embarrassed why are you so sweet ]

I hope the same for you too, you know. Your strength is impressive... But it's not the only thing about you that is.

[ Tch. Gives them a hug. ]