He finds his responsibilities heavy. [Which is a light way of saying that he's really struggling with his shit. But Shalem doesn't want to encroach on Atem's personal business more, especially when he knows he told Shalem all of this in confidence. That's why he's tiptoeing through his words.]
And who could blame him? He is responsible for an entire nation, not just a single city.
[ Argenti frowns at hearing this...he does not ever envy a ruler's position nor how heavy their crown must feel. ]
...The burden of his responsibilities, and not being able to meet them.
Regardless, we shall let him know that he can have others to lean on if his troubles are heavy. While it is true he must have been alone in facing them before, the time has changed now, has it not?
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And who could blame him? He is responsible for an entire nation, not just a single city.
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...The burden of his responsibilities, and not being able to meet them.
Regardless, we shall let him know that he can have others to lean on if his troubles are heavy. While it is true he must have been alone in facing them before, the time has changed now, has it not?