Chapter 392: Beyond Caution
Lyria's POV
"P-pardon?"
Duke Thorncrest smiled faintly, his gaze steady upon me.
"What separates cautiousness from fear, Your Highness?"
I considered the question for a moment.
"Fear is an i-immediate reaction," I said slowly. "Cautiousness is m-more akin t-to p-planning."
He inclined his head.
"A reasonable distinction. Yet, would you maintain that the two are entirely separate?"
I frowned at that.
"From w-what I know," I said, "I d-doubt cautiousness c-could be s-so. After all, the t-two may go h-hand in hand. The fear of s-something occurring m-may make one c-cautious. Hence, they t-try to prevent it if it is n-not favourable."
He nodded again, his expression thoughtful.
"Precisely. Fear may be the cause, whilst caution is the conduct that follows it."
I listened carefully.
