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[There's an awkward silence at first as if the speaker is finding this rather difficult to say... or doesn't know quite what to say in the first place. But though hesitant, his voice soon comes.]

I... would like to apologise for any embarrassment caused during the recent holiday. This was my first experience with such an event and... I was not prepared for what might happen.

[Another pause.]

That is not the only reason I have chosen to speak today however. There are two other matters I would like to address.

Firstly, I have learned more about what humans call 'birthdays' over the past few weeks. Is this celebrated by all humans? Perhaps even non-humans? Why celebrate another year passing when it only means you are being brought closer to death? Why is this such a... joyous occasion?

Secondly, I have found myself growing idle in Luceti and have realised that the time has come for me to offer some assistance to those living within the enclosure. I may not be able to fulfill my original purpose here, but... I need to make myself useful. If I do not then I may not stay here for much longer. Unless of course, this body will keep me trapped. It would be an empty and meaningless existence.

I cannot offer much in the way of strength but I would be willing to learn new skills, within reason. If my power to manipulate wind would be of any use to you then that is something I can do as well. If anyone has any suggestions... I would like to hear from you.

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Yes, gratitude for another year of memories with people you love. As for milestones, one of the most important ones is when it's finally okay for you to start a family, I haven't seen for myself how that one is celebrated differently, but I know it is.

[Family... that was something he certainly hadn't thought of, at least not in regard to himself.]

This may be straying from the initial question but... what exactly would you consider a family? When would you consider it a good time to 'start' one?

What would I consider a family? [Not his adoptive father, that's for sure. Eleytheria might not realize it, but he just asked a very heavy question of him.]

... The people who made sure I survived until now and tried to give me happiness, I guess. The ones who acknowledge I'm more than an obligation. As for starting a new one, well... When I know I can protect them the way my family has.

[Eley didn't really have much of a concept of family so it was interesting to hear from someone who had a definition perhaps a little different to what he was expecting.]

Can I assume that you do not associate with a biological family in that case? Your family is something you have defined yourself... those you are closest to and who support you.

I can understand the will to protect as well. It is something that most humans seem to strive for.

Partially. Some of what I consider my family are related to me biologically, and I can acknowledge that there can be shared blood with me and someone else. But blood alone will not make them family in my mind.

[A person didn't necessarily have to be his family for him to stick up for them, either.] For many it's instinct to want to protect those who are precious to you, regardless of race.

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