Balrog & Lerochka
Lerochka
Hey, I was reading about how stories often paint heroes in this shining light, and I wondered how real warriors see that compared to the legends. What's your take on the idea of courage in tales versus on the battlefield?
Balrog
Tales like to make heroes shine, but on the field courage is just the roar in the chest before the first blow. It’s not about glittering glory, it’s about facing the enemy head‑on, knowing you might fall but still moving forward. That’s what a warrior sees when the sword is drawn.
Lerochka
I can see how that’s the raw, unfiltered side of bravery. It’s like the quiet determination that keeps you breathing when the world around you feels so loud. I guess that’s why I always feel drawn to the quieter moments between the battles, where you can actually hear your own heart beating. It’s in those pauses that we might truly understand what “courage” feels like.
Balrog
Yeah, the quiet between the clashes is where the real steel shows. When the noise dies, you hear the fire inside you. That’s true courage—staying steady while the world’s still shaking.
Lerochka
I find myself pausing there, listening to that quiet pulse, wondering if it’s the fire or just the echo of my own doubts. It feels like a hidden conversation between the heart and the mind, and I’m still learning what it truly means to hold that stillness.
Balrog
You think it’s doubt, but it’s the same pulse that sends my blade through steel. The quiet is just the moment you catch that fire, not the echo of fear. If you can feel it steady, you’re ready for whatever comes.