Yeah, my world seems kind of simple like that on the surface. But there are a lot more valuable things that people desire besides that. Love, faith, community, friendship, family...
[He falls silent, listening to Emet-Selch, before nodding. Well, that's a way to put it.]
This is way too deep and fancy-sounding for a seven-year-old? Emet-Selch, please? But Kaiza looks like he's trying to follow along, at least, even if he also looks pretty confused. ]
... I think I get it. [ He nods slowly. ] Anything can be treasure, 'cause it depends on the person. That's what you're saying?
[ As for Hansa's story— ]
... And there are things more important than money and stuff.
[Hansa also nods as well. Time to instill in this kid GOOD VALUES]
What Emet-Selch says is true. A good person is one who wants to work hard for others, is generous with his sincerity and kindness, and believes in the love he can put into the world.
[ Kaiza is quiet for a moment, before he looks over in the distance—if Hansa and Emet-Selch have a good sense of direction, they might recognize it as towards the north.
Then, his gaze turns to the ground, thoughtfully, before he looks up at them. ]
All right, I got it. Work hard for people and be, uh, ge-ne-rous, and things will work out?
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[He falls silent, listening to Emet-Selch, before nodding. Well, that's a way to put it.]
How very deep, Emet-Selch. Well said.
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This is way too deep and fancy-sounding for a seven-year-old? Emet-Selch, please? But Kaiza looks like he's trying to follow along, at least, even if he also looks pretty confused. ]
... I think I get it. [ He nods slowly. ] Anything can be treasure, 'cause it depends on the person. That's what you're saying?
[ As for Hansa's story— ]
... And there are things more important than money and stuff.
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but he nods, at that.]
Precisely so. There is rarely any true need for selfishness. 'Tis something to bear in mind.
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What Emet-Selch says is true. A good person is one who wants to work hard for others, is generous with his sincerity and kindness, and believes in the love he can put into the world.
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Then, his gaze turns to the ground, thoughtfully, before he looks up at them. ]
All right, I got it. Work hard for people and be, uh, ge-ne-rous, and things will work out?
[ Hopefully that was the message they were trying to impart, as they head towards the next scenario... ]