[It's a comfort to hear those words from Dezel especially- to be taken seriously from someone who gets it, rather than to have his concerns shrugged aside. It's not enough to be told that he's strong as he is now, or even that he's stronger than he was. He knows that, he's not stupid. But the potential is important. Strife to improve, struggle, learn, grow. The last thing he needs is for an ego to stagnate him.
He clasps his hands together beneath the water, nodding slowly.]
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He clasps his hands together beneath the water, nodding slowly.]
...Thank you. That... means a lot.