392 They Are Not Simple - III

Ravenna slightly furrowed her brows, seemingly puzzled, "Why do you ask such a question?" 

"I merely wish to understand," Hendrik appeared somewhat uneasy, inexplicably nervous, "Seeing Pelican City, witnessing the changes in the Watson territory, does it bring you joy? Do you feel… all the efforts you have expended are worthwhile?" 

Ravenna gazed quietly at Hendrik, the calmness in her purple eyes causing him to unconsciously avert his gaze.

"I am well, Hendrik," Ravenna responded with a gentle voice, "As you said, I believe everything is worth it." 

"Why do you harbor such doubts? You, Ronger, and others have been teaching me this way since grandfather passed away, haven't you?" 

"It was just to make sure," Ravenna's answer reassured Hendrik, "The burdens you carry… are too much, and only recently, I and Ronger have started to… regret, thinking perhaps the expectations and pressures we placed on you might have been too great."