"Sure, I understand the need to retreat, but if that's what I do everytime I'm at a disadvantage, I'll become a coward before I realize it! And that's NOT WHAT I WANT!"
Panting, Ezra continues. "I pride myself in taking practical decisions. Living to see another day is never cowardice. But what about now?"
Panting, Ezra continues.
"Now, with this power to escape whenever I want, am I just running every time I'm outmatched? Am I slowly training myself to fear the fight, to flinch at the sight of real danger? It feels like I'm letting this power turn me into something I don't want to be—a warrior who's always looking for the quickest exit, rather than standing his ground"
"If I keep running every time, how long until I forget what it means to actually face my fears?"
He clenches his fists, struggling to steady his breath.
