"No... I reject it!"
'...'
"I am still not ready to accept such a responsibility. It feels like what you are giving will only become a burden."
'This is indeed a burden, depending on how you approach it. But, you should understand the benefits regardless of the magnitude of the responsibility. I believe you are ready. After all, you are the one who has guided Zeyn with all your thoughts.'
"You don't understand..."
Julius was left in contemplation, engulfed by uncertainty. It still felt quite challenging to accept back something that rightfully belonged to him. Besides not desiring it, he was still traumatized. The fear lingered as he felt helpless in the past. What should have been a preventative measure turned out to be useless due to neglect and deep-seated fear.
