[Aren't they watching you like hawks in there?? (no pun intended) But actually this is fascinating, she doesn't know much about Julius outside of his military life.]
Did you cultivate land on teh side before you joined the military?
[ Riza reminds him of home. And sometimes, she reminds him of how small Mako could make him feel, and though he had eventually grown irritated with his brother for it, his relationship with Riza isn't quite like that.
[Isn't he like...20? But then again, she's seen firsthand just how cruel military life can be. She doesn't begrudge anyone for wanting to leave, at any age.]
[His answers don't quite line up. Clearly there's something she's missing, but what? It's no business of hers to pry if he's unwilling to talk about it, not when they've only known each other for less than two months, but ultimately all she wants is for him to be happy.
[ He considers that for a moment, wondering how to articulate his restlessness. This place is scattered and isolated, when Bolin has been used being a part of a team for too long; part of something big.
[She knows nothing about agriculture??? Nonetheless, she'll give this due consideration.]
It might be possible to harvest those that require little sunlight and can adapt to the soil here.
[What kind of soil do they even have here she hasn't checked yet. Mostly, though, she curious about the long-term implications of his words, both for himself and the people of Chantes.]
Do you plan on remaining her long enough to see the harvest itself?
Page 10 of 33