The memory is interesting, alright. But what's more curious to Jon is Chikai's reaction to him attempting to pick up the picture. On the surface it may look like anger, but anger, in most cases, is just another reaction to fear. A means of dealing with it. And of course he can sense it... That surge of fear.
The fear of being watched, judged, your secrets revealed... His fear.
The Archivist also observes the memory. A couple more hidden fears here. The Desolation and the Lonely. But it's also information. Information this young man may be reluctant to share. About his past, his family, his losses and struggles. Very relatable.
A nod of acceptance is the Archivist's response and he leaves Chikai to stomp on the picture, allowing Jon to approach the previously occupied desk. Very little on it aside from the candy.
"How old were you when you lost your parents, Chikai?" The Archivist asks with a glance over his shoulder as he moves to check what may be hidden within the desk's drawers.
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The fear of being watched, judged, your secrets revealed... His fear.
The Archivist also observes the memory. A couple more hidden fears here. The Desolation and the Lonely. But it's also information. Information this young man may be reluctant to share. About his past, his family, his losses and struggles. Very relatable.
A nod of acceptance is the Archivist's response and he leaves Chikai to stomp on the picture, allowing Jon to approach the previously occupied desk. Very little on it aside from the candy.
"How old were you when you lost your parents, Chikai?" The Archivist asks with a glance over his shoulder as he moves to check what may be hidden within the desk's drawers.