[She's probably heard bits and pieces by now. Toby's faintly, wistfully envious; it sounds like the overwhelming conflict that's loomed over his life has broken and broken for the good.]
Sometimes ruling - well. Being in charge. Sometimes that's the best way to help. But it's a lot to take on, and it closes away some other options. And it means taking on a certain gravity that can be hard to bear. People look to their leaders, even ones they love, in a different way.
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[She's probably heard bits and pieces by now. Toby's faintly, wistfully envious; it sounds like the overwhelming conflict that's loomed over his life has broken and broken for the good.]
Sometimes ruling - well. Being in charge. Sometimes that's the best way to help. But it's a lot to take on, and it closes away some other options. And it means taking on a certain gravity that can be hard to bear. People look to their leaders, even ones they love, in a different way.