GODLY AUDIENCES: ALEX

[divus]

Comments

[psynergy]

[?]

Honesty is the truth, of course. What else would you say?

[divus]

If you say something and veil it in careful half-truths and things that technically aren't lies, that's still being deceitful, even if it's not outright wrong.

[psynergy]

Well, I certainly can't deny that I've utilized deception as it was necessary...

[He uses the actual word at Apollo Sanctum for crying out loud.]

But that doesn't mean I hold no value in honesty.

[divus]

I think we just see it very differently.

[psynergy]

We very well may, yes.

Although, in a game with these stakes, does that really matter?

[divus]

Of course it matters.

[psynergy]

When it comes to attracting the most followers, I didn't think your lot had the luxury of being so particular.

[divus]

If numbers were the only thing that mattered, you'd all be able to end the game in the first week by picking one of us to defect to.

[psynergy]

Then what else is essential when it comes to winning, if I may ask?

[divus]

It has to be a choice that you make sincerely - because you believe in the ideals your god embodies, or for some other reason. But it has to be a choice that comes from the heart, not some calculated strategy.

[which is why some gods are picky]

[psynergy]

So you could refuse someone's allegiance when it's offered?

[divus]

We could, yeah. Would anyone? That's a different question... but it's not impossible.

[psynergy]

It does seem like a foolish strategy in a game such as this one. That is interesting to hear, however.

I take it you're also implying you believe this is something I should take into account?

[...Good job not proving her "careful half-truths" statement.]

[divus]

You're the one asking questions about it. It sounds like you think it's something you should take into account.

[psynergy]

Oh, I'm well-aware of what I think.

[divus]

Well, at least you know your own mind.