Still Learning

Rarely had Voah seen Gonyaul this emotionally distraught. She was trying to meet him on even ground but she was realizing that was not entirely possible by default. He had every right to be afraid and the fault didn't lie solely on her rejection of him. His accusations against Vastad were troubling but she listened without reaction until he was finished. She took him into her arms.

"Worry not. You have no reason to be sorry, nnn? I am here and I do not think any less of you. I chose you for a reason. We two are like minded in many ways about this. I too wish to bring together our ways, if it is possible. We are both foreigners in this land and I've never felt so out of place in my life. But I think you are misunderstanding and I cannot agree with some of your assessments. It is important that you do not confuse the Pillars with humanity. We are inherently flawed, striving to be more... like the Gods. Those of the church and Inquisition try to lead by example, and their faith may give them pride, they wish to please the Gods. But there is a spectrum for pride, is there not? Too much praise can lead to excessive pride, arrogance, hubris, poor judgement and outward destruction. But I have also seen the opposite end of that. No pride leads to self-loathing, loss of self and worth, destruction of self. You have said it yourself, everyone matters. Why then should your self not matter? If you cannot give and take affirmation in yourself, how can you judge others or see their potential? I am not perfect... and I am terribly guilty of pride, selfishness, and more... but I also know humility and I am learning..."