The Scarlet Watch? [ What an ominous name? ] It sounds similar. For a long time, most of the knights were nobility.
[ So, of course they protected their own interests. It's a mark of how much better things have gotten that Flynn can sound matter-of-fact about it, without any of the old anger creeping back into his voice. He gives Mishka's observation a little nod as his expression softens. ]
You're right. Those with money could always hire the guilds for protection, and the nobles could rely on the knights to do the same. But I think a true knight serves all the people. Regardless of where they're from or how rich they are. That's why Yuri and I wanted to join the knights, when we were younger. We promised to make a world where everyone could smile.
[ ...And now he's talking about his best friend again while on a date. This isn't even the first time this has happened, but Flynn is at least conscientious enough to realize. ]
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[ So, of course they protected their own interests. It's a mark of how much better things have gotten that Flynn can sound matter-of-fact about it, without any of the old anger creeping back into his voice. He gives Mishka's observation a little nod as his expression softens. ]
You're right. Those with money could always hire the guilds for protection, and the nobles could rely on the knights to do the same. But I think a true knight serves all the people. Regardless of where they're from or how rich they are. That's why Yuri and I wanted to join the knights, when we were younger. We promised to make a world where everyone could smile.
[ ...And now he's talking about his best friend again while on a date. This isn't even the first time this has happened, but Flynn is at least conscientious enough to realize. ]
Ah, I'm sorry... I'm getting off track again.