[There is a lot of information being picked up on. Rambling with fantasy with wildly misplaced dedication to getting him the things he needs. To walk on the side of caution he will not inform Laslow of any of the things he has or does not have.]
Surely virtue is worth more than any coat, Laslow. I will not have you give yourself away for my own personal possessions. Did we not discuss how I value such things? And what sort of position you would put me in if you were to do something like that? To say nothing of my own feelings on the matter that you're giving yourself away for next to nothing.
I won't have it. And that is my final word on the matter. There are ways to get the necessities without playing to the city's whims. I would I would strive towards that possible avenue before all else.
[He's not even going to bring up his horse at this rate. He does miss his loyal companion dearly but it is simply not meant to be. He would not bring her into a world such as this anyway. And Laslow doesn't need to know how much he misses her. A topic he will leave untouched for as long as he is able.]
I would ask this of you Laslow... that you consider your own worth and your own needs before all else. If you speak of your inexperience then covet your virtue until you find someone or, if it must be so, some thing worth it. For you and not for me. Is that understood, Laslow?
[In a way this is not so different a conversation when he was lecturing Laslow about being a bother in local taverns and the like. Have a bit more respect for your position and yourself. He can't make his retainer grasp that concept but he can at least put his foot down about using his body to get simple necessities that can surely be found anywhere.]
You speak of finding someone to care about you... And you, of all people, surely will but it will require you to care about yourself first. How can you expect the same if you are not willing to take care of you... There is no need to be so self sacrificing. Certainly not for me. I cannot bear the thought of you bringing me anything at all while knowing what it is that is required of you.
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Surely virtue is worth more than any coat, Laslow. I will not have you give yourself away for my own personal possessions. Did we not discuss how I value such things? And what sort of position you would put me in if you were to do something like that? To say nothing of my own feelings on the matter that you're giving yourself away for next to nothing.
I won't have it. And that is my final word on the matter. There are ways to get the necessities without playing to the city's whims. I would I would strive towards that possible avenue before all else.
[He's not even going to bring up his horse at this rate. He does miss his loyal companion dearly but it is simply not meant to be. He would not bring her into a world such as this anyway. And Laslow doesn't need to know how much he misses her. A topic he will leave untouched for as long as he is able.]
I would ask this of you Laslow... that you consider your own worth and your own needs before all else. If you speak of your inexperience then covet your virtue until you find someone or, if it must be so, some thing worth it. For you and not for me. Is that understood, Laslow?
[In a way this is not so different a conversation when he was lecturing Laslow about being a bother in local taverns and the like. Have a bit more respect for your position and yourself. He can't make his retainer grasp that concept but he can at least put his foot down about using his body to get simple necessities that can surely be found anywhere.]
You speak of finding someone to care about you... And you, of all people, surely will but it will require you to care about yourself first. How can you expect the same if you are not willing to take care of you... There is no need to be so self sacrificing. Certainly not for me. I cannot bear the thought of you bringing me anything at all while knowing what it is that is required of you.