"In my village, a lot of children bully me because my mother happened to give birth to me through uncustomary ways. It takes all my strength, but I make sure not to let their hate get to me and control my actions. I have a goal and presently..." he looked at her. "My eyes are fixed on that goal."
He rested his head again. "What happened to your brother and your partner... that wasn't your fault, just like the insults and the attacks I get isn't mine. And avenging them doesn't mean you have to destroy yourself in the process. You're Alzera the fierce, surely there is more that awaits you in this world than killing MegaSquids."
Silence was present after that. A very long but impactful silence.
Alzera blinked rapidly, as if Aeric's words had struck a chord she didn't want to acknowledge. For a moment, she didn't speak. Then, in a soft voice, she said, "You are quite a remarkable person, Dagwood. No one's ever talked to me like this before."