And they have enough. Enough heart for home and family and maybe enough for a few others, too. People who are close enough to be dear to them.
But if asked they'd say that their criteria for what and who they care about is more exacting than others'.
Don't meet them? Well, then too bad.
"You appreciate it more when you've worked for it,"
Tomax points out, briefly considering using their story as a means to gain sympathy, but Xamot shoots it down. It can work against them as well as for them.
"Earning it makes what you have more satisfying."
And more likely to be vigorously defended against those who wish to take it away.
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Date: 2010-01-21 03:31 pm (UTC)But if asked they'd say that their criteria for what and who they care about is more exacting than others'.
Don't meet them? Well, then too bad.
"Earning it makes what you have more satisfying."
And more likely to be vigorously defended against those who wish to take it away.