Sebek has a signifiant role in Silver’s dorm vignette, where Silver has started to worry about how his inability to express his emotions on his face negatively affects those around him.
Sebek reluctantly decides to assist him, inviting him to practice their swordsmanship in the school courtyard: “You need not engage in any absurd facial exercises…because that’s not what you actually need.”
Sebek begins their practice by closing in before Silver is ready for him, complimenting him on blocking his attack. (Silver: “Only because l’ve had extensive training with surprise attacks.”)
Silver compliments Sebek on how his training is paying off and Sebek counters with, “Just you watch — my progress will soon outpace yours.”
Silver expresses emotion during their mock-battle that is rare for him, impressing the classmates who had been gossiping about his wooden facial expressions.
They comment on Silver’s intensity and tell him to his face that they never knew he was so cool, surprising Silver, but Sebek reveals that that was his entire plan: “I figured if people saw you training, they’d never be able to call you expressionless. And judging by their reactions…my plan was a smashing success!”
Sebek tell Silver, “The next time a bunch of whiners give you a hard time, just show them who you are…And drive them into submission so that they never dare to complain again!” He follows with, “Your energies would be better spent on physical exercise than mental exertion anyway. You’re not cut out for the latter.”
Silver says that while Sebek’s wording leaves much to be desired, he understands that Sebek is saying that he does not need to change, and thanks him for his help. Sebek says that he does not need his gratitude and did it purely for Malleus and Silver responds, “I know. Nonetheless…thank you for today. I mean it.”
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