You've spent more than enough time being diligent for the sake of others. Go be selfish and spend the next few decades doing things for yourself until you die of old age.
... I admit, I was always selfish before I came to the ship. The reason why I wanted to do things for everyone here was because I wanted to return their kindness. For how much impact everyone had on me here... I wanted to do the same. Perhaps it's because... I'm finally in an environment where it's not solely every person for themselves. Even if it wasn't to be kind, I appreciated every single gesture that I viewed as kind, that I didn't expect from anyone.
[ But she thanked Scien enough about that, really. ]
Dying of old age... I would really like that. I never fathomed that it could be a possibility for me.
... I don't believe wanting to live is selfish. Similarly, I don't have enough time in the world for every person who is only self-serving. There is something fine in striking a balance and as far as I'm concerned, you've more than paid your debts.
[a beat.]
Well, the only person who can truly decide that is you.
[if we're all going to be on an arc of helping yuri choose for herself]
Go live peacefully. If a communication system opens up between worlds, or I feel like inventing one, use it to let me know if you need anything in the future.
There is no expiration date on my offer—even if you do not come with me, if there is anything you may need, ask it and I will grant it.
[ There's really no doubt that Scien would do such a thing, but Yuri still feels bewildered. ]
Scien... I really can't thank you enough for all that you would do for me. It's... so much. It may not feel like it for you, but this... it's a lot. Even though I said I wouldn't be going with you...
for the man who granted salvation for others because he was bored, this feels like absolutely nothing at all. his word is something that isn't given easily or broken lightly, but for now, there's nothing tangible he's giving her.
the emotions confuse him slightly, but he only tilts his head.]
My favor is earned, not given.
I no longer consider what you deserve to be contingent on what you can provide for me. I will accept your feelings... but save your gratitude for when I truly provide for you.
[ Even if there is nothing tangible, just the thought of someone even saying that they'd do something for her... is a lot. This is what happens when her standards are skewed and she's been bullied by society for years. ]
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That's good.
[genuinely]
You've spent more than enough time being diligent for the sake of others. Go be selfish and spend the next few decades doing things for yourself until you die of old age.
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[ But she thanked Scien enough about that, really. ]
Dying of old age... I would really like that. I never fathomed that it could be a possibility for me.
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[a beat.]
Well, the only person who can truly decide that is you.
[if we're all going to be on an arc of helping yuri choose for herself]
Go live peacefully. If a communication system opens up between worlds, or I feel like inventing one, use it to let me know if you need anything in the future.
There is no expiration date on my offer—even if you do not come with me, if there is anything you may need, ask it and I will grant it.
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Scien... I really can't thank you enough for all that you would do for me. It's... so much. It may not feel like it for you, but this... it's a lot. Even though I said I wouldn't be going with you...
[ She's about to cry again. ]
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for the man who granted salvation for others because he was bored, this feels like absolutely nothing at all. his word is something that isn't given easily or broken lightly, but for now, there's nothing tangible he's giving her.
the emotions confuse him slightly, but he only tilts his head.]
My favor is earned, not given.
I no longer consider what you deserve to be contingent on what you can provide for me. I will accept your feelings... but save your gratitude for when I truly provide for you.
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Is that... just because you feel like it?