Seeing that he had Louri's interest, Kyle decided it was time to pull back.
'I already dangled the carrot in front of him. Now, it is up for the kid to decide whether he wants to take this route or not. But looking at him, I am already certain I have my answer.'
Kyle had pushed enough—it was now up to the boy to take the next steps. Folding his arms, he gave Louri a measured look.
"If you ever decide to seek me out once you're strong enough to make a real change, I'll welcome you. Until then, just survive. Do what you must to stay alive."
Kyle said.
Louri stared at him, his small fists clenched as if he were still debating whether to fight or flee. But Kyle could see something change in his expression.
A flicker of understanding. Perhaps even respect.
Kyle could tell that Louri realized he wasn't going to be coddled.
There was no empty sympathy here, no hollow words of comfort. Just straightforward advice from someone who had already accepted how the world worked.
