[if he hadn't left the family - he'd owe his everything to them. every single fiber of his being would be dedicated to the extended strength and fortitude of the xian le family, and if it ever failed, he would go down with it.
but that's not the case anymore, and baren will just continue to meet chuuya's gaze]
But I like to think for myself now.
[a lie - because baren will think about everyone but himself, but it's easier to admit to one than the other.]
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[if he hadn't left the family - he'd owe his everything to them. every single fiber of his being would be dedicated to the extended strength and fortitude of the xian le family, and if it ever failed, he would go down with it.
but that's not the case anymore, and baren will just continue to meet chuuya's gaze]
But I like to think for myself now.
[a lie - because baren will think about everyone but himself, but it's easier to admit to one than the other.]