( It isn't that Urashima is oblivious to the idea of large numbers of people dying. He's head the stories from other spirits, even if he himself has been sheltered for all of his life. Massacres, mass suicides, famine, disease-- he's definitely heard of the stories and so it isn't like he's surprised by Dhaos' story but it doesn't make it hurt any less.
He tries his best-- he really does-- to keep his face straight and as neutral as he possibly can. He tries his best to emulate his older brothers who are always so strong and mature even when the worst of news is delivered to them. He never smiles, immediately realizing what a serious topic this is so he doesn't have to worry about his expression betraying him but it's the little things that give him away like the way his hands squeeze Dhaos' a little tighter and his eyes give away everything. He understands how cruel people can be. He's sympathetic to Dhaos' cause. And he's so sad and upset because none of it is fair. )
I'm sorry. ( That humans have been cruel to Dhaos. ) It isn't fair.
( And he reaches out to wrap his arms around Dhaos' neck in a hug, )
I think you're kind. So kind, it isn't fair how cruel they were to you.
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He tries his best-- he really does-- to keep his face straight and as neutral as he possibly can. He tries his best to emulate his older brothers who are always so strong and mature even when the worst of news is delivered to them. He never smiles, immediately realizing what a serious topic this is so he doesn't have to worry about his expression betraying him but it's the little things that give him away like the way his hands squeeze Dhaos' a little tighter and his eyes give away everything. He understands how cruel people can be. He's sympathetic to Dhaos' cause. And he's so sad and upset because none of it is fair. )
I'm sorry. ( That humans have been cruel to Dhaos. ) It isn't fair.
( And he reaches out to wrap his arms around Dhaos' neck in a hug, )
I think you're kind. So kind, it isn't fair how cruel they were to you.