[The disbelief catches him a little off guard, and he laughs gently, shaking his head.]
You've been through so much in your life, Erik, and while some people might have chose to let it completely destroy them, you picked yourself up and refused to let it beat you down. And even despite what's happened, you're an exceptional friend and an excellent teacher, and that's something to be respected.
I feel a little foolish admitting to this, but when things get difficult - like they did in port - I often find myself thinking what you would do or how you wouldn't just give up. You've helped me become a stronger person than I was before we met.
[tl;dr you're basically his personal hero, even despite the whole peace was never an option thing.]
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You've been through so much in your life, Erik, and while some people might have chose to let it completely destroy them, you picked yourself up and refused to let it beat you down. And even despite what's happened, you're an exceptional friend and an excellent teacher, and that's something to be respected.
I feel a little foolish admitting to this, but when things get difficult - like they did in port - I often find myself thinking what you would do or how you wouldn't just give up. You've helped me become a stronger person than I was before we met.
[tl;dr you're basically his personal hero, even despite the whole peace was never an option thing.]