[ .. huh. He had some kind of amnesia? Inigo supposes it's nothing too surprising, he has heard of cases like that back where he comes from too.. And Harry clearly doesn't seem all that bothered by the thought of it, judging by how easily he seems to bring it up.
So Inigo doesn't focus on that part of what the other is saying. Instead-- ]
You worked together on a case? Like.. [ He pauses, trying to remember the word. He knows that it's different than in his own world, judging by what he's heard other people in this place before.. ] .. detectives?
It was a murder case in an area that overlapped our jurisdictions. Grim stuff. It also ended up being... complicated. More complicated than any of us could have possibly imagined. It nearly triggered a civil war. It still might, in all honesty.
[ Inigo noticably doesn't look shocked. It's like he can actually imagine how a single murder might lead to something like that, despite the fact that Inigo still looks relatively young and not all that experienced with life.
There's just a little bit of surprise that quickly changes into sympathy. ]
I'm sorry to hear that. It doesn't sound like a great thing to be involved with. I mean-- I imagine there was a lot of pressure on both of your shoulders, considering the stakes.
[Anyone who is worldly enough is probably aware of how one single event can cause a snowball effect, so Harry doesn't look entirely shocked by Inigo's lack of a huge reaction. They're almost certainly not from the same world, but from what Harry's seen, people are still people no matter what.]
Yeah. Yeah. I'm honestly not sure how things didn't go to shit then and there. Well, no, I know why. It's because a very powerful woman kept a group of pychos in check, but who knows how long she'll be able to do that.
[ The young man seems to be contemplating these words for a moment - his lips tightly pressing together, like he's pretty focused on it for a moment.
Then he can't help but ask: ]
Well, I'm certain this woman must be very capable, from what you're saying. But.. [ Considering how much he dislikes it when people don't give themselves some credit-- ] Don't you think you played a part as well in everything not getting terrible just yet?
[ Not.. that Inigo doesn't understand still feeling bad that so many people died. That you weren't able to stop it.
In fact, it's exactly because he understands that sentiment a little bit too well that he doesn't want to dwell on it for too long - too scared he'll be dragged down by his own negative emotions if he would. ]
I know we might not know each other well, but-- milord, I believe you to be capable of great things! I want to make sure you know that.
[ Although maybe a little part of Inigo may have seemed like he was just trying to comfort the older man, when he speaks up again now, he sounds very sincere about it. ]
Saving anyone is important.
[ Like Inigo truly believes in this. Even before this conversation. ]
Sometimes it's really hard to save people. But you managed it.
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So Inigo doesn't focus on that part of what the other is saying. Instead-- ]
You worked together on a case? Like.. [ He pauses, trying to remember the word. He knows that it's different than in his own world, judging by what he's heard other people in this place before.. ] .. detectives?
[ That feels right. Probably that one. ]
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[Harry gives a nod.]
It was a murder case in an area that overlapped our jurisdictions. Grim stuff. It also ended up being... complicated. More complicated than any of us could have possibly imagined. It nearly triggered a civil war. It still might, in all honesty.
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[ Inigo noticably doesn't look shocked. It's like he can actually imagine how a single murder might lead to something like that, despite the fact that Inigo still looks relatively young and not all that experienced with life.
There's just a little bit of surprise that quickly changes into sympathy. ]
I'm sorry to hear that. It doesn't sound like a great thing to be involved with. I mean-- I imagine there was a lot of pressure on both of your shoulders, considering the stakes.
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Yeah. Yeah. I'm honestly not sure how things didn't go to shit then and there. Well, no, I know why. It's because a very powerful woman kept a group of pychos in check, but who knows how long she'll be able to do that.
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Then he can't help but ask: ]
Well, I'm certain this woman must be very capable, from what you're saying. But.. [ Considering how much he dislikes it when people don't give themselves some credit-- ] Don't you think you played a part as well in everything not getting terrible just yet?
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Maybe a little? Pretty sure I made an ally after saving Titus, but a lot of people still died.
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[ Not.. that Inigo doesn't understand still feeling bad that so many people died. That you weren't able to stop it.
In fact, it's exactly because he understands that sentiment a little bit too well that he doesn't want to dwell on it for too long - too scared he'll be dragged down by his own negative emotions if he would. ]
I know we might not know each other well, but-- milord, I believe you to be capable of great things! I want to make sure you know that.
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It's pained, but it's clear he appreciates Inigo's words.]
Titus lived. He can still do good work in Martinaise.
[Without him, Martinaise would be a far worse place.]
Saving him was... important.
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Saving anyone is important.
[ Like Inigo truly believes in this. Even before this conversation. ]
Sometimes it's really hard to save people. But you managed it.