Sunny studied Kai intently, hiding his surprise. He had expected his friend to give a negative answer, of course — after all, he knew Kai too well to think otherwise. And yet, the categorical nature of his denial left Sunny rattled.
He leaned back a little, frowning.
"Not… even once?"
Kai shrugged.
"Of course. This freedom you talk about… well, it is an elusive concept, I guess? It changes depending on how you define it. Are we talking about freedom from responsibility, from duty, from having to act on behalf of others?"
The charming archer smiled softly.
