. . . Since we had drawn our contract - no, even before then, I have watched you. For the sake of learning what your character is, and therefore, where your will lies.
[ with a pause, as he looks up to him ]
Then, I should learn the distinction between whether I should be a Servant that can independently further your goals, even if it might be in defiance to the orders you give - or whether I should be a Servant that prioritizes your wellbeing, while also carrying the respect to stay my hand when you fight your own battles.
For as long as I have been your Servant, I have stayed my hand in public, for the purposes of creating that villainous mask. Though I have felt strongly the urge to involve myself, I had yet to do so, this being among the chief reasons as to why. However, with such removed, there is no need to hide that any longer.
[ with a hum, thoughtful for a moment ]
What you desire is a person, a self-sufficient tool - a companion, perhaps. One who would, honestly, speak with you - one who would, honestly, disagree with you. With even just that much, it's plain to see that - between the two . . .
. . . It's up to my best judgment, isn't it? In such situations, when it is appropriate to be a Servant that respects or a Servant that protects, a Servant who would further your goals or a Servant who would criticize your methods.
no subject
[ with a pause, as he looks up to him ]
Then, I should learn the distinction between whether I should be a Servant that can independently further your goals, even if it might be in defiance to the orders you give - or whether I should be a Servant that prioritizes your wellbeing, while also carrying the respect to stay my hand when you fight your own battles.
For as long as I have been your Servant, I have stayed my hand in public, for the purposes of creating that villainous mask. Though I have felt strongly the urge to involve myself, I had yet to do so, this being among the chief reasons as to why. However, with such removed, there is no need to hide that any longer.
[ with a hum, thoughtful for a moment ]
What you desire is a person, a self-sufficient tool - a companion, perhaps. One who would, honestly, speak with you - one who would, honestly, disagree with you. With even just that much, it's plain to see that - between the two . . .
. . . It's up to my best judgment, isn't it? In such situations, when it is appropriate to be a Servant that respects or a Servant that protects, a Servant who would further your goals or a Servant who would criticize your methods.
Am I wrong?