What it Means to be Worthy:Â
Schala's Theme - Chrono Trigger DS
Nathan listens to the whole thing without interruption. And when Heart's finished, Nathan steps forward and puts a hand on the collector's shoulder.
"...to start with, my noble lineage doesn't really mean anything in this day and age as far as social status goes. And if you think about it, none of us were worthy of this Sword. We aren't kings and queens. What we can be worthy of though is the trust and friendship of those around us."
Nathan moves his hand to the pokeballs that Heart is holding. "...I don't think Rose would want to be trained by anyone else, Heart. She's been with you through everything, and it'd probably break her heart if she had to be apart from you. And Doublade...while the Creshirean Honedge line is well respected, the only member of it that's a true symbol of leadership is Aegislash. And Creshirean Doublade only evolve when those who train them are worthy of being in a position of leadership. However, that's not usually something that's inherited, but earned. If Doublade is listening to your orders without complaint, then that's a good start, I'd say."
He crosses his arms again. "...I'm not any more worthy than you are, Heart. I'm human too. I feel anger, rage, jealousy...I know what it's like to lose someone or something important to you, and want to do anything to get that back and see justice done. To err is to be human, as the saying goes. But to be human also means having the capacity to forgive. So I accept your apology, Heart."
Nathan looks at Heart's bag, or the Moltres egg if it's visible. "...fire is a delicate thing. A warm, gentle flame can quickly become extinguished if neglected, or just as quickly turn into a raging Inferno if not tended carefully. If you need to begin again, I'd say that young one you're caring for would be a good place to start."