[ Shanks would act surprised at the idea Koby 'should be afraid of him'. This individual seems decent, and he's doing exactly nothing untoward to anyone. As far as he's concerned, Koby has nothing to fear, not from him. ]
Someone you care about that believes in you. [ He repeats those words with nostalgia and affection. ] That's highly important. Believing in yourself matters, too. But someone who believes in you - that will get you through the days you struggle to.
[ A beat while Shanks downs the glass he had - even while knowing it was a mistake. ] It is healthy. If you stop questioning, who knows what you'll find yourself doing. Always question. Yourself. What you're told to do. Who's who. Who's in charge. Who's making the calls. All of it.
[ He frowns and stares into the bottom of the glass. Yeah, something's not right. If he ever learns he's speaking with a marine, though, he'll be delighted by that. ]
[ As for the wine, Shanks turns to Koby to admit: ] I think it's a little late. [ He's not necessarily spilling secrets, yet, but he can't pretend there isn't some projection and experience in his advice. ]
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Someone you care about that believes in you. [ He repeats those words with nostalgia and affection. ] That's highly important. Believing in yourself matters, too. But someone who believes in you - that will get you through the days you struggle to.
[ A beat while Shanks downs the glass he had - even while knowing it was a mistake. ] It is healthy. If you stop questioning, who knows what you'll find yourself doing. Always question. Yourself. What you're told to do. Who's who. Who's in charge. Who's making the calls. All of it.
[ He frowns and stares into the bottom of the glass. Yeah, something's not right. If he ever learns he's speaking with a marine, though, he'll be delighted by that. ]
[ As for the wine, Shanks turns to Koby to admit: ] I think it's a little late. [ He's not necessarily spilling secrets, yet, but he can't pretend there isn't some projection and experience in his advice. ]