[ he stares at her in stunned silence for a long moment, unsure of what to say. to be lost to time, completely forgotten... it isn't as if he hasn't met others who fit the bill. if tomoegata is to be believed, even the enemy struggles with things like that.

but to say that he's suited to be a legend? that he's worthy of it, when that's all he is?

...it brings a smile to his face, eventually, shaky but no less genuine. ]

You're right. Even if I am just a story, I was treasured enough to be remembered, even now. [ iwatooshi holds his head a little higher, a wet shine to his eyes. ] Thank you, Laudna-dono, for reminding me of that.