[...Yeah, he knew you knew more than you were letting on. Though it still doesn't explain the lack of trust to him. He stays silent but smirking for a couple seconds.]
I see... But what point is there in limitless power without the place in which one can use it? You can't really believe I'd cause something that devastating with my own hand.
[So you also know the entity he's ready to teach a lesson to basically is one! You know, just for the record...]
I'd been using my time familiarizing myself with...my immediate surroundings. Although I must admit, should no one else make the journey and report back, I would have gone to see for myself. Why?
This is our world, and our "limitless power" destroyed it. You needing a place to use your power once I win doesn't mean your world is going to be safe.
[Alex looks about as surprised as he typically can get. But it's not very long until he exhales and closes his eyes.]
Interesting. I suspect that's related to the need for this "game"?
Of course there are always unpredictable forces, which I'm sure you're all too familiar with. Rest assured I have my reasons for not wanting a similar fate to befall Weyard, and I would prevent it at whatever costs I see as necessary.
[It's NOT BECAUSE HE'S LIKES ANYONE ELSE, NOPE...]
[Fortune doesn't seem all that bothered by the narrowed eye, but then, it's hard to tell behind a full-faced mask.]
Well, we had a world. But the arguments about how to rule it got a little out of hand.
[And now there is... not a world anymore. Yikes.]
We've sworn oaths to accept whatever decision you all come to about which of us will be in charge. I don't think it's the best way of doing it, but it's what we have to deal with now.
[Yeah, at least he's not afraid to show SOME of his face!]
Hmmm, I see. So there's far more at stake for you, then. But with no world to rule over, what is the point if I may ask? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the societal requirements of deities.
[Alex certainly can't argue against the "winner takes all" approach though logic does make that seem a bit weird what the the explanation for why it's necessary.]
Heh, yes, your names do appear to be rather telling. [Says the guy who picked "Arcanus" in the tarot card club.] I have to wonder how "Ruin" would create anything...
So essentially, you've put your fates into our hands?
[look if these gods were competent there wouldn't be a murdergame. they're a mess.]
I've been trying not to think about that. [Fortune says that flatly, because uh, Ruin? Yikes.] ...but yes. Our fates are in your hands. That's why you all are here.
[Fortune says that with absolute certainty, at least. When someone is declared the supreme god of this world, they'll gain all the power that comes with it.]
That depends on what you find valuable. I'm not allowed to speak generally, but if you ask me specific questions, I can answer.
Oh, really? Then I suppose that would depend on the nature of this competition, or at least of this place. I may have to get back to you on that then, if that's all right.
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[Fortune shakes their head.]
You're dangerous enough already even without my power. If I send you back with it, what's going to happen to Weyard?
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I see... But what point is there in limitless power without the place in which one can use it? You can't really believe I'd cause something that devastating with my own hand.
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...have you tried going down the stairs yet, Alex? The ones outside of the temple?
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I'd been using my time familiarizing myself with...my immediate surroundings. Although I must admit, should no one else make the journey and report back, I would have gone to see for myself. Why?
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There's nothing down there.
[Fortune says it bluntly.]
This is our world, and our "limitless power" destroyed it. You needing a place to use your power once I win doesn't mean your world is going to be safe.
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Interesting. I suspect that's related to the need for this "game"?
Of course there are always unpredictable forces, which I'm sure you're all too familiar with. Rest assured I have my reasons for not wanting a similar fate to befall Weyard, and I would prevent it at whatever costs I see as necessary.
[It's NOT BECAUSE HE'S LIKES ANYONE ELSE, NOPE...]
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[SORRY, ALEX, YOUR GOD IS A LITTLE SHIT.
All-knowing. All-powerful. All too willing to troll their followers.]
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...Suffice it to say that Weyard will be remaining below or above anything that is already there.
[He'll go for Alex 101 and try to change the topic. It always works with those JRPG kids...]
I must admit, I am curious as to why a collection of gods without a world would find it necessary to hold some sort of contest.
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Well, we had a world. But the arguments about how to rule it got a little out of hand.
[And now there is... not a world anymore. Yikes.]
We've sworn oaths to accept whatever decision you all come to about which of us will be in charge. I don't think it's the best way of doing it, but it's what we have to deal with now.
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Hmmm, I see. So there's far more at stake for you, then. But with no world to rule over, what is the point if I may ask? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the societal requirements of deities.
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[That's what the stakes are, basically.]
I think you can tell just by looking at the names of the other gods that some of them doing that would be a really bad idea.
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Heh, yes, your names do appear to be rather telling. [Says the guy who picked "Arcanus" in the tarot card club.] I have to wonder how "Ruin" would create anything...
So essentially, you've put your fates into our hands?
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I've been trying not to think about that. [Fortune says that flatly, because uh, Ruin? Yikes.] ...but yes. Our fates are in your hands. That's why you all are here.
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I see. That being the case, I do hope the victor is able to uphold their end of the bargain...
[Hi I'm Alex and I've apparently been trying to pick a fight with not!god after he pissed me off, that's probably not isolated behavior...]
Is there anything else that might be valuable to know?
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[Fortune says that with absolute certainty, at least. When someone is declared the supreme god of this world, they'll gain all the power that comes with it.]
That depends on what you find valuable. I'm not allowed to speak generally, but if you ask me specific questions, I can answer.
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[Gotta keep the followers happy, after all...]
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[Having a god at his disposal is so satisfying...]
If that's all, should I be going then?
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If you don't have anything to ask, yes.