And suddenly Ritsu's passive 'no I don't want to take risks- I saw what happened when you and Grandfather did' approach looks a lot less sensible and a lot more ketchi/ small-souled; and Kai's 'hell let's do it, power is there to be used' approach goes from adolescent thrill-seeking to genuine generosity of spirit; and the very real resemblance between young Kagyuu (whom Ima tortures regularly with his inability to protect anyone) and Kai stands out quite clearly.
Which is all very fine, if it didn't invalidate the whole thrust of my current story. The one I was so pleased about before, yes.