Hearing it laid out like that, he finally understood how terrible his words had been.
And yet, completely unaware of his own foolish thoughts, the small children slept peacefully in their mother's arms.
"These children are not objects. They are people with hearts. No matter if they have beast blood, they are the same as us. They are living just like us. Are you saying they are sinful just for being born? Then do you also think I am a foolish human who gave birth to such filthy beastmen?"
The anger of not being understood, and the sorrow of having the people she loved denied, was reflected in her eyes, and he felt like he might cry.
Just how foolish had he been?
"…I'm… sorry. I… sincerely apologize."
"I am not saying you must accept all beastmen, or that you must save them. But… please, do not deny the people I love. They are everything to me. I need them. Because they were there, I am who I am now. I… love them."
