Kavetham/Quotes

Quotes
"Alhaitham: Don't sound too surprised now. You're the renowned Kaveh, light of the Kshahrewar. Besides, as a master builder and craftsman, chances are you'll be appointed as a sage, too. Kaveh: ...Hmph. Why do I feel like you don't really mean it? Alhaitham: Hmph, what makes you say that? Why would you question my heartfelt sincerity? Kaveh: Maybe it's because you've never said anything good about me before. Alhaitham: Yeah, well, I share a similar sentiment. And anyone who knows you as well as I do would surely do the same. Kaveh: Ugh, you...!"

- Alhaitham to Kaveh, Act V.

"Kaveh: Sorry for eavesdropping, but what happened to you guys? Are you in trouble? Paimon: Sort of. We encountered a strange researcher that had it out for us... Kaveh: Are you all okay? Traveler: To be more precise, they had it out for Alhaitham. / We just happened to be there. Kaveh: Huh, so that's how things went...*sigh* Such is life. If only he'd known, Alhaitham could have stayed today, and the whole thing could have been avoided. Right? Plus, he could have helped me with the housework for once. See those books? They've been sitting there waiting for someone to sort through them for an age. If you're not gonna read them, tidy them away! They don't belong there! Paimon: Ah... Uh... Alhaitham: ...Can you feel the awkwardness in the air? I hope you're aware of your lack of conversational skills. Kaveh: Oh, so the pot's calling the kettle black, is he? Hmph, well, having said all that, are you okay?"

- Alhaitham's Story Quest.

"Alhaitham: I'm not even interested in being one of the Six Great Sages. Like I said before, I don't like being a leader. Paimon: Oh, all right. So are you busy these days trying to find others to take the job? Alhaitham: That's not my job, either. I'm only responsible for handling important affairs within the Akademiya before the new sages take office. Traveler: So you're still a leader now, even if it's just temporary. Alhaitham: Hah, and the first thing I'll do is reject Kshahrewar's application for funding."

- Act V.

"I've known Alhaitham for many years now, and discussed my ideology with him for nearly as long. Uh, maybe "argued" is a better word for it... He told me a long time ago that no matter how strong of a swimmer you may be, you'll still get dragged under by the others who are drowning once you run out of stamina. He believes this is the fate that awaits all idealists. I still believe I should live by my ideals, and I've given him countless reasons why I think it's a good idea to do so. Perhaps my ideals are flawed, but are there really any perfect things in this world? Unfortunately, he remains unconvinced. His personality is the exact opposite of my own. If someone happens to drown next to him, he'll most likely stand on the shore, and mumble something along the lines of "respecting other people's fates." But as you can see, I'm not the only idealist in the world. Just as there are different seasons, there are also different people. There are many others who will continue to care about the fates of those who are not directly related to them... And when I finally run out of stamina, someone will also reach out and bring me back to shore... Someone will help me, right? ...Yes, I've already been helped like that before."

- Kaveh in his Hangout, A Whole New Style, with the last lines contradicting the previous regarding Alhaitham

"Kaveh: It's complicated, I... Look, let's maybe leave this conversation for another time. What was it you needed Alhaitham's help with, anyway? Traveler: We'd like him to help us look into Sachin. Kaveh: Sachin? Huh, he did actually mention a Sachin recently. I remember he brought a few documents home that day. He was thinking out loud as he looked through them, making some notes and doodling as he went. He even suggested that I should take a look, but I didn't. Gimme a moment, let me go find them... Ah, this is the one. Here, take it. Paimon: Uh... You sure he'd be okay with this? Kaveh: With taking liberties? He's certainly okay with helping himself to my beer whenever he pleases. And anyway, he did ask me if I wanted to read his notes. I didn't see the point at the time, so he just left them on the side. He doesn't leave documents lying around unless he's okay with other people reading them. It's fine, I promise."

- Act II, A Parade of Providence

"Kaveh: It's a good thing Alhaitham isn't here right now... He'd be quick to explain why you're wrong. Collei: Seems like you always include him in the conversation, even when he isn't here... Tighnari: Yep. No dinner with Kaveh is complete without a few words about Alhaitham. Cyno: I sense that Alhaitham has in fact been here with us all along... Kaveh: He's here? Where!? Why didn't you tell me? Cyno: ...He lives rent-free in each of our hearts. Tighnari: ... Collei: ... Kaveh: That was horrifying. It literally sent chills down my spine..."

- A Parade of Providence: Act III - Gatherings and Partings

"Kaveh: The stories Mr. Maddah tell may be old-fashioned, but he's quite skilled when it comes to controlling their pace. Kaveh: But everyone's used to getting their information from Akasha now, so they unconsciously overlook such sophistication of technique and artistic maturity. Alhaitham: You need to be more realistic. No art form is eternal. The day when all of its value has been exploited is the day it loses its reason for existence. Alhaitham: Like how overripe fruits fall to the earth and provide nourishment for new plants. Kaveh: And that is exactly why I've always despised materialists like you. Art is a precious fruit of leisure. You can't compare it to production and exploitation for commercial purposes! Alhaitham: Leisurely people are like people walking on a spherical ground — they don't exist. Why don't you use your brain and think for a moment? Can the production of anything exist without commercial exchange? Acting Manager's Reply: What a sharp clash of theories... Anyways, it's time for Mr. Kaveh to settle his bill for the month. Should it be put on your tab as usual, Mr. Alhaitham? Alhaitham: No. That spoiled guy needs to experience the brutality of the business world."

- Pupsa Café Message Board message, titled "Kaveh and Alhaitham".

"Message: This is embarrassing to say. We were workers that maintain merchant ships here, living off the maintenance skills passed down from generation to generation. Message: But some time ago, new technologies have been added to the Akasha, and our years of experience have become worthless. Young people can still learn through the Akasha, but old stuff like us have no choice but to change jobs. Message: The Scribe said we can go to sea and try our luck, but we have no money for something like that right now. If you have any gigs, please come to us. Kaveh: Don't listen to the Scribe. I happen to know a big client who needs craftsmen. I'll introduce you to her. Take the money too. Forget about going to sea. Alhaitham: I wish you could do less meaningless things. Some people will succeed and some will fall, that's how the world works. Why interfere with it just to act like a goody-two-shoes? Kaveh: Here the Scribe goes again with the mysticism. Why did I do this, you say? Because it makes me happy! Kaveh: And don't you forget that mutual assistance, fairness, and righteous anger are also what drive the world, not nonsense like 'the fittest survives'! Alhaitham: Make no mistake. I have never denied what you meant, but you don't understand what I am saying to you at all. End of conversation. Alhaitham: It's a headache to argue with the impulsive. Anyway, where's your own budget? Don't tell me you're spending all your Akademiya subsidies on such nonsense. Kaveh: 'The poor suffer from the rich's wealth. Thus the rich should give away their wealth for a good purpose.' says the sage Zolfikar. Alhaitham: He never said that. Kaveh: He did. Alhaitham: No, he never said that. And you'll pay for your drinks this month. Kaveh: I won't argue with you about this. But give me a month. I'll prove that he said it."

- Port Ormos Bulletin Board message, titled "An Argument".

"Alhaitham: Have the ten crates of wine that I ordered arrived? I came yesterday only to find out they didn't arrive. Reply: That's impossible! A blond person came in here earlier claiming to be your roommate and took it all. I even remember both of you coming in together the other day. You must have made a mistake. Alhaitham: ...Alright. I get it."

- Mahamata Bulletin Board message, titled "Lambad's Tavern Notice".

"Message: After so many years, this place is still so lively! Every time I come to this coffee shop, I can't help but recall that afternoon I spent arguing with him about the interpretations of a single word. Acting Manager's Reply: Our shop wouldn't be so lively without your patronage. Please do visit often."

- Puspa Café Message Board, titled "Afternoon-Long Argument".