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[Nov. 24, 2008][Suikoden III] Well Taught
Title: Well Taught
Day/Theme: Nov. 24, 2008 "alibi school"
Series: Suikoden III
Character/Pairing: Sasarai, Vita, Isa
Rating: G
Selection concerning Isa ha-Katan at Ehkadokoro
(from the ninth letter of Sasarai of Crystal Valley to Vita of Campanella)
"[...] I have never been to Ehkadokoro personally, but I hear that it is a place with a view to the entire Serif region, the very cradle of our nation. The meaning of the name puzzles me, for I can find no document explaining the strange etymology. Of course, that is nothing more than a digression.
I meant, with this letter, to try and explain to you the somewhat unorthodox words of Sir Isa, a gentleman with the kindest of words and a most accepting heart. I met him on two occasions prior to his arrest and imprisonment as Tis Ia.
In the selection you were inquiring about, Isa speaks in response to the Temple's leadership as he saw it. When he describes the Temple as corrupt, he speaks not of all the people, but of a portion. However, to Isa, if a portion were tainted, the whole were to be held responsible. Now, you ask me, how could I call him accepting and kind when he was condemning the whole because of the few? It is because he was not condemning them. It was that he expected society to heal society and work for the cause of every individual. Sir Isa set a very high bar of us, but I believe it is one we can jump. I hope that you, Vita, feel the same as I do. [...]"
And Vita's response:
Bishop Sasarai,
As much as I hate to accuse you, after reading your last letter, I was left with something of the impression that you might be somehow covering for Isa ha-Katan. As usual, you were quite thorough (if somewhat rambling) and thoughtful in your comments on the accounts of Isa at Ehkadokoro, but I sensed a defensive trend in your analysis that I've never seen before.
I assure you, there is no need to be anything but candid before me. I always try my best to be equally forthright with you. After all, are we not both but disciples and scholars seeking to find our way in the dark? The true intentions of men are difficult to discern. How often do we find ourselves troubled as we grasp toward our own motivations? But you are not Isa. I do not expect you to speak for him in all regards.
Hmm... Thinking more on this topic, I think I should apologize. You are only doing what I prompted you to do with my questions regarding the testaments of the ha-Katani. You have been so amazingly kind and attentive as you worked to answer all my queries of late. I really owe you a lot. If there is anything I can ever do for you, Your Excellency, please, just say the word.
Your friend and admirer,
Vita Dulcinea
Day/Theme: Nov. 24, 2008 "alibi school"
Series: Suikoden III
Character/Pairing: Sasarai, Vita, Isa
Rating: G
Selection concerning Isa ha-Katan at Ehkadokoro
(from the ninth letter of Sasarai of Crystal Valley to Vita of Campanella)
"[...] I have never been to Ehkadokoro personally, but I hear that it is a place with a view to the entire Serif region, the very cradle of our nation. The meaning of the name puzzles me, for I can find no document explaining the strange etymology. Of course, that is nothing more than a digression.
I meant, with this letter, to try and explain to you the somewhat unorthodox words of Sir Isa, a gentleman with the kindest of words and a most accepting heart. I met him on two occasions prior to his arrest and imprisonment as Tis Ia.
In the selection you were inquiring about, Isa speaks in response to the Temple's leadership as he saw it. When he describes the Temple as corrupt, he speaks not of all the people, but of a portion. However, to Isa, if a portion were tainted, the whole were to be held responsible. Now, you ask me, how could I call him accepting and kind when he was condemning the whole because of the few? It is because he was not condemning them. It was that he expected society to heal society and work for the cause of every individual. Sir Isa set a very high bar of us, but I believe it is one we can jump. I hope that you, Vita, feel the same as I do. [...]"
And Vita's response:
Bishop Sasarai,
As much as I hate to accuse you, after reading your last letter, I was left with something of the impression that you might be somehow covering for Isa ha-Katan. As usual, you were quite thorough (if somewhat rambling) and thoughtful in your comments on the accounts of Isa at Ehkadokoro, but I sensed a defensive trend in your analysis that I've never seen before.
I assure you, there is no need to be anything but candid before me. I always try my best to be equally forthright with you. After all, are we not both but disciples and scholars seeking to find our way in the dark? The true intentions of men are difficult to discern. How often do we find ourselves troubled as we grasp toward our own motivations? But you are not Isa. I do not expect you to speak for him in all regards.
Hmm... Thinking more on this topic, I think I should apologize. You are only doing what I prompted you to do with my questions regarding the testaments of the ha-Katani. You have been so amazingly kind and attentive as you worked to answer all my queries of late. I really owe you a lot. If there is anything I can ever do for you, Your Excellency, please, just say the word.
Your friend and admirer,
Vita Dulcinea