(Day 7, EN) I Can See Myself In You

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"That's up to the person living it. There are some that would consider giving the life they have for something more than themselves regardless of their own happiness or the happiness of others, whose only outlook is the accomplishment of the mission and task set before them. For some, hope isn't necessary."

[Usagi Tsukimi]

"That sounds disappointing."

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"I've known a few people like that, and for them it isn't disappointing. It's just the way they live their life. It's actually quite selfless to think of nothing but doing everything you can for your duty. But I'm not like that myself. I'd prefer to have a bit of happiness and joy in my life to remind me of why I serve," he says, as he looks at her with a bright smile. "Everybody does things their own way."

[Usagi Tsukimi]

"I suppose, er, in a zen sort of way, living by giving yourself completely over to your duty is one form of enlightenment?" She seemed unsure, but it was thought provoking nonetheless. She took Monkh's hand, and held it lightly.

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"I don't know about enlightenment. But I can imagine that it is a simple and rewarding way to live for some people. Not everyone enjoys the same things," he says with a smile.

[Usagi Tsukimi]

"If everyone enjoyed only the same things, what a boring existence it would be. I find I like to be challenged, to discover new things I had no considered before."

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"What have you discovered lately Tsukimi-san?" he asks, smiling pleasantly at her.

[Usagi Tsukimi]

"I've discovered that our differences make us all the more intriguing. I've discovered that so many of us here are here with hope, while we may have been 'voluntold' to attend, there are good things here. I've discovered... that milk does not agree with me," she said with a chuckle, "-but i am thankful for the experience because I also discovered your compassion and your warmth."

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"I am glad you've been able to discover so much, and for both of us I hope for further discovery in the future. It is one of the greatest pleasures in life, to learn something new firsthand."

[Usagi Tsukimi]

She leaned into him.
"I agree with you. And I look forward to being an eternal student."

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"Anything other learning interests other than exploration for you? I think I've said I am learning about religious studies. Are there any topics that pique your interest?"

[Usagi Tsukimi]

"Well, I'd like to become a better dancer," she said with a humble shrug.
"I am also interested in heraldry; cataloguing and learning about the different mons, both clan and personal."

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"Ah, yes. Are you going to dance for me?" he asks with a smile. "I'd love to see it."

[Usagi Tsukimi]

She smiled demurely. "I could dance for you, Monkhbaatar-san. Whenever you choose. And every night, should you pick me as your wife."

[Shinjo Monkhbaatar]

"If things work out that way then I'd be pleased. It would certainly be something to look forward to," he says with a nod, returning her smile.