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Have you ever heard the proverb about how you grow a tree for only ten years, but you have to grow men over a hundred?

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I guess not then. In English it means that human progress is tied with education and that you have to nurture those skills and talents over time for the betterment of everyone. Which is why I've brought myself here.

There is a time to say goodbye to the military and lead a quieter life, like others I know. Because you can't stay in that kind of environment forever. I loved studying when I was in university and returning the favour is probably the best to do. Plus there will be new people to meet and new technologies to develop. It's a really conducive atmosphere to learning, collaboration - oh.

Really, there's nothing for me to lose. I like having the free time too. Makes it easier to catch up on reading.

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It's a big dance, pretty much. Lotta music, food, big night.

It sounds at the very least very different. That in itself is exciting. I can't wait~.

You saw the odd connection, too? [FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS...]

... These aren't for senseless battles, are they?

Who said that? Trees grow longer than ten years.

[THE POINT

LIGHTER'S HEAD]

Parties are always fun. That sounds like a good night for all involved. I think I may be too old to go to a student party though.

Oh, poor Professor. Cheer up, there will be someone some day. Or else you can make it compulsory to have regular checkups.

Teachers can join too! I've seen 'em all over the place. No rules sayin' someone ain't allowed to come.

What's not to notice? It's a curious name.

And as for what constitutes a senseless battle... I guess it's not in my place to say because I don't actively participate in it. But if people need my assistance and I can be swayed to do so, then perhaps there is a greater meaning behind it.

It's a proverb, so the attribution is generally unknown. Plus they tend to be poetic more than a direct reflection of reality.

I look forward to seeing you in class then... Peach, was it? I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you have an open mind for these things.

Oh, if teachers are allowed to come then I might as well try to make it over then.

You're very sweet for letting me know of this party. For that I'm grateful.

Shucks, ma'am. Think nothin' of it. I was just tryin' to help here is all.

[Don't buy it, he's a nice sucker.]

But of course. I never turn down the opportunity to explore completely new concepts.

Never really was much of a poetry guy. Or a military guy. So good on you for quitting that nonsense.

Now hold up there, there's nothing wrong with poetry or the military. I don't think it's very polite to just dismiss one's profession (or former profession) as "nonsense" because you can't grasp why people would do it.

Poetry's not nonsense, I'm just not into it.

[Not taking back the military thing though, NOT EVER]

Poetry sometimes offers a reflection of the world that's hidden beyond what we see. You know, "vision is the art of seeing things invisible to others." Things like that.

[Be grateful Mei Ling is not versed in close quarters combat or a very fight-y kind of person otherwise she'd show otherwise.]

Hm? A curious name... that is new to me. Most people seem to find it a strange name. I still can't fathom why.

I see. Then you feel that you wish to... help people? That is a good way to use data. [Instead of using it to, say, corrupt a Pokemon like, you know, Genesect.]

It's interesting. I mean, I get what you're saying... but where I come from, some of the trees are over a thousand years old and still growing. In that time, whole civilizations can rise and fall, let alone individual men.

Anyhow! My name is Knuckles the Echidna. Nice to meet you. You sound pretty smart so I'm guessing you're gonna be teaching in the new school year, huh?

I get what you mean but doesn't it take longer then ten years for a tree to grow?

You're from the military? I'm not a soldier but my Dad's part of my planet's military and I've worked with them before!

My name's Slippy, it's nice to meet you.

You presume to speak for my interests. How odd.

It's not meant to be an strict reflection of the world, really. Trees are pretty self sustaining, no? But humans and their cultivation, not so much so.

And I am teaching in the new year. It's very nice to meet you... Knuckles? Or would you be prefer to be called Echidna?

As I've said to someone before... trees are pretty self sustaining. Minds, not so much so since you constantly have to cultivate them.

I'm not a soldier myself, I'm what you'd call a member of the support team. ~~Well, I was a commanding officer but still...~~

It's nice to meet you too Slippy! Are you a student in this school?

Well, most people aren't named after a single letter for one thing... though it's not my place to say, really. It sounds like enharmonia and that is all I need to know. "He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough."

As for helping people... I suppose so. I was never a fighter. I can't kill people. So I strive towards helping those who are capable of bringing the world to a better place.

Your ego's pretty big if you think it's your interests I'm protecting.

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