[ gu yun seems to consider that for a moment. it's an idealistic view of their fellow meridians, he thinks, but... that would be nice, wouldn't it? ]

I'd like to think so. [ he says after a moment, leaning in to examine the statues expressions once more. ] But there's an old saying, that it takes three years to learn well, and only three days to degrade.

[ the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and all of that. despite the serious, practical answer, after a brief pause, gu yun adds: ] Still. I think you're right. Anyone deserves the chance to live or die with their own choices, when that opportunity's there. I'd just like to approach it with a bit more knowledge than I have currently.