You have always lived to serve the family.
A truly loyal friend or subordinate, in my opinion, is not someone who just blindly follows. They are a person who won't hesitate to tell the other person 'no, I disagree with this, I don't think this is a good idea.'
And what does it mean to be loyal to a family, when a family is comprised of multiple individuals who may have goals and wishes that clash with each other? Who do you support and oppose, and why?
bound to the whims of those far wealthier, more influential
Does the Servant seek to merely surrender their will to whatever the wishes of the family are, or do they seek to achieve and gain something for themselves in their current employment?
'You think you are doing this for him? You are doing this for power, the same as all of us.'
- McMafia
unshackled by the ordinary moralities that guide most
In this world where power and influence are on the line, morals and ethics are all too often just a thing that gets you killed.
For you, it was a choice, one made willingly and without regret.
Interesting. So the protagonist could have chosen another profession. Could have gone their own way and likely found a good job and lived comfortably. But no, they chose to do this.
in the shadows of power, not in its light
The Servant is not to be placed in the spotlight. Instead, they are to remain out of sight of the public eye.
The family's wealth and influence shielded you from the mundane struggles of life. You did not fret over debts, nor were you ensnared by the worries of your peers
So there is good along with the bad. But now that the family - whichever it may be - is destined for turbulent and difficult times, the Servant may soon find that the bad may start to outweigh the good.
They operated in spheres where laws were malleable, where truths were relative, and where loyalty could mean the difference between life and death
All that power and wealth has its downsides. Is it worth being that rich and powerful if you have to be constantly looking over your shoulder?
You were not their equal, of course, but you were indispensable
So many autocrats look down on the people of the populations they rule over, and so many business owners look down on their own employees. Yet without these people and employees, they would have nothing.
to know their secrets, protect their vulnerabilities, and ensure their triumphs
Why am I now thinking of the Praetorians of Rome and the Janissaries of the Ottomans?
whispers, of betrayal, of schemes unfolding within their gilded walls. You might have been their servant, but now, the choice you made long ago would be tested
The family is not as strong as it once was. It is under strain, from both external and internal forces. And the Servant is right in the middle of it.
The Protégé: Once a ward of the family, you were raised alongside them.
Interesting. So the Servant is a ward of this family, i.e. a child or young person who is watched over by someone other than their parents. Is the Servant an orphan? If not, where are their biological parents?
And having been raised within the family, what sort of values and principles would the Servant have been taught? Who was/is their tutor?
Though technically a servant, you share bonds of kinship with some family members, complicating your place in the household
Oof. So the Servant is more than a mere servant. Definitely a complication.
Healing and Caregiving You have a deep knowledge of medicine and the art of healing, both physical and emotional. A Rare talent for someone in this field.
Never underestimate the doctor.
Why am I suddenly imagining the Servant being requested/instructed to participate in an interrogation of a prisoner?
Charisma and Persuasion Your charm and eloquence can sway even the most stubborn minds. You are skilled at convincing others to see things your way or manipulating them into doing what you want.
So not just skilled in medicine, but also very good at winning people over, and being charming when need be.
Now I am thinking of Rokuro "Rock" Okajima. Not a combat guy, but he nevertheless proves to be useful to the Black Lagoon company.
And there's always a chance for the Servant to learn further skills! In my opinion, the above two alone won't be enough. More will be needed to survive and prevail in what lies ahead.
Name: Toole Musik Yggdmillennia, Age: 24
An Irish-Romanian doctor who is only in their mid-20s? I like it. Let's go!
