[(Even things that don't have a practical use can develop. That includes kindness.)
But Pavel forgot that trying to talk about good and evil with Hei is fruitless rather than philosophically intriguing. There's no changing his mind or convincing him that, in the City, he has an opportunity to be a decent person--that everyone has the capacity to be decent. Hei's view of morality is far more complicated than Pavel's and, although the Russian doesn't believe in the stark contrast between good and evil that he did when he first arrived in the City, they can't see eye-to-eye. Pavel's worldview has no room for cynicism.
He almost goes sprawling--see, this is exactly why Pavel never has more than a drink or two--but rights himself and replies cheerfully.] It is a wonder I am ever invited to parties.
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But Pavel forgot that trying to talk about good and evil with Hei is fruitless rather than philosophically intriguing. There's no changing his mind or convincing him that, in the City, he has an opportunity to be a decent person--that everyone has the capacity to be decent. Hei's view of morality is far more complicated than Pavel's and, although the Russian doesn't believe in the stark contrast between good and evil that he did when he first arrived in the City, they can't see eye-to-eye. Pavel's worldview has no room for cynicism.
He almost goes sprawling--see, this is exactly why Pavel never has more than a drink or two--but rights himself and replies cheerfully.] It is a wonder I am ever invited to parties.