Empty Vessel

Sunny studied Kai intently, hiding his surprise. He had expected his friend to give a negative answer, of course — after all, he knew Kai too well to think otherwise. And yet, the categorical nature of his denial left Sunny rattled.

He leaned back a little, frowning. 

"Not… even once?"

Kai shrugged. 

"Of course. This freedom you talk about… well, it is an elusive concept, I guess? It changes depending on how you define it. Are we talking about freedom from responsibility, from duty, from having to act on behalf of others?"

The charming archer smiled softly.