You could have been. You could have not been. Man is full of potential, good and evil. That is what allows us to achieve greatness.

[ He wholly believes this despite his penchant in being difficult and avoidant of company, there's appreciation in what people can create... Because as lord, you unfortunately have to rate everyone's value. Jacopo, fortunately, understands that value does not come from birth. It comes from potential, choices, actions, ambition, everything that one person can achieve.

And what they don't achieve. ]

Maybe you don't see it, but it's on the edge of madness what you're doing. Those negative emotions—they're just as important to know. If you have them still, even an ounce somewhere in that void, then hold onto them tight and don't take them for granted... Some people are born not knowing them at all, so be grateful.

[ If he sounds tense saying this part, it's because it is. It's something... Personal. Something he has seen before, but doesn't want to unravel. It's touched on lightly, only enough for this conversation, before he moves on. ]

People who love you this way only want a toy.

[ i'm sorry he's mean ]