[ He pauses, usually not one to share so much of himself with someone right off the bat. But he wants to share this with Charlie, wants him to understand where he's coming from. Even if he didn't share it today, he'd likely share it tomorrow on their date. So, he speaks, even if he feels embarrassed doing so. ]
I wanted to do something where I was appreciated, even in a small amount. Where the work I took on actually mattered in some way. I was working in finance for a while, making rich people get richer and while the money was good — it was soulless. As a sorcerer, I am helping people, even if they don't know it. Even if... even if it's fruitless in the end. At least I'd have helped someone, once.
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[ He pauses, usually not one to share so much of himself with someone right off the bat. But he wants to share this with Charlie, wants him to understand where he's coming from. Even if he didn't share it today, he'd likely share it tomorrow on their date. So, he speaks, even if he feels embarrassed doing so. ]
I wanted to do something where I was appreciated, even in a small amount. Where the work I took on actually mattered in some way. I was working in finance for a while, making rich people get richer and while the money was good — it was soulless. As a sorcerer, I am helping people, even if they don't know it. Even if... even if it's fruitless in the end. At least I'd have helped someone, once.