"What's that supposed to do?"
Ars insisted that talking would not make her better.
He already understood how fragile people could be.
It was true that no amount of conversation could heal an aging body.
But...
"You know, when people have things that make them happy and bring them joy, they want to keep living."
"...I don't get it."
When people are surrounded by happiness, joy, and things they treasure, very few wish for death.
"You feel happy when someone praises you, don't you? It makes you want to work even harder next time. That feeling is also the strength that helps people keep living."
Some might call it a stretch.
But wanting to try again also meant wanting to keep living.
"Your growth, and everyone else's, gives the old lady strength. Watching all of you work hard and seeing you smile gives her the greatest reason to keep living. That's because she loves all of you so much. Seeing the people she loves living happily is what makes her happiest."
