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π‘”π‘Žπ‘™π‘’ π‘‘π‘’π‘˜π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘œπ‘  ([personal profile] corporeity) wrote in [community profile] draino 2024-11-18 08:14 pm (UTC)

I shall take that as a compliment.

[ Slung back with a slightly sad smile, as he considers the question. I do, the only answer, despite his good (ish) intentions. If any part of him stands by it, it is a quiet, resentful one. See how easily she discards you. A god cannot return human affection, merely accept the worship of their supplicants. ]

Of course. I’ve lost everything for it. [ his standing, his title, his power β€” and his life, which she asked be offered in exchange for her forgiveness. An eternity in the higher planes, for the price of a terrible death. ] Including the favour of the one who made me all that I am.

[ He’s nothing and no-one now, a failed Chosen who clings to memories of greatness. ]

Such is the way of humanity.

[ Folly after folly. ]

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