[(x) doubt? That does not sound super fine, and his brow furrows slightly at their tone. Guess who else just got mentally filed under 'protect if possible'.
His expression smooths back into a smile after a moment, though.]
I would like that.
[It'll be in part to make sure they're okay, tbh.]
You will likely be hearing from me in the future, then.
[a pause while he decides how to put it, before he finally speaks again.]
Is there anything preventing any of us from attempting to harm you? [He quickly adds:] I will not ask if it is actually possible to do so successfully; I can understand not wanting any of us to be certain of such a thing. I only want to know if others may end up acting on it, or if it is a baseless concern.
[The bit where they aren't supposed to directly go after participants has come up somewhere I'm pretty sure-- he's less sure of things the other way around, and he is not about to discount the possibility of someone making Very Bad Decisions, especially against gods they think may be less threatening.]
[Fortune's gaze drops to the ground, and they're silent for a few long moments.]
We aren't participants in the game the same way you are. It's only those with statues in the courtyard who can be harmed, according to the oaths we swore. People can... try to hurt us, but... we have power here. We could stop it.
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You don't... think someone is going to try that, do you?
I would very much like to think no one would actually take such a risk, and I have not been given reason to think anyone in particular might.
[But also, gestures at the time periods he operates in and all the things he is aware people will do to each other. Sometimes the most effective strike is not at the enemy, but something they protect.]
But I could not discount the possibility of someone thinking it could be a move benefiting their own god, or even simply their own interests.
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[That is definitely not great, though. Hm.]
If nothing else, I will hope that none of those give you cause to doubt their intent after all.
[It really does not need to be less than half in actuality, that's even worse.]
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[Fortune sighs.]
It's all going to work out one way or another, but... it's not easy right now.
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[After a few moments of hesitation, there, he adds:]
I may not be one of your followers, but still-- if there is ever anything I may do to help ease things, you are welcome to ask.
[He can't promise he can actually fulfill any requests, but he can at least offer this.]
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[Fortune is smiling behind their mask, but it's impossible to tell because yOU CAN'T SEE THEIR FACE. Alas.]
...take good care of Piety, okay? He's very sweet. I don't want to poach you from him.
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[this time the nod is more akin to a bow, really, just. a sitting bow.]
And I hope that your followers will do the same for you.
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[Fortune... does not actually sound that sure of that, but. It's fine, probably.]
If you ever want to talk, feel free to ask. I'll listen to you.
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His expression smooths back into a smile after a moment, though.]
I would like that.
[It'll be in part to make sure they're okay, tbh.]
You will likely be hearing from me in the future, then.
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[It seems like this is wrapping up, but -]
Did you have any other questions for me before you go?
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[a pause while he decides how to put it, before he finally speaks again.]
Is there anything preventing any of us from attempting to harm you? [He quickly adds:] I will not ask if it is actually possible to do so successfully; I can understand not wanting any of us to be certain of such a thing. I only want to know if others may end up acting on it, or if it is a baseless concern.
[The bit where they aren't supposed to directly go after participants has come up somewhere I'm pretty sure-- he's less sure of things the other way around, and he is not about to discount the possibility of someone making Very Bad Decisions, especially against gods they think may be less threatening.]
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We aren't participants in the game the same way you are. It's only those with statues in the courtyard who can be harmed, according to the oaths we swore. People can... try to hurt us, but... we have power here. We could stop it.
[...]
You don't... think someone is going to try that, do you?
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[But also, gestures at the time periods he operates in and all the things he is aware people will do to each other. Sometimes the most effective strike is not at the enemy, but something they protect.]
But I could not discount the possibility of someone thinking it could be a move benefiting their own god, or even simply their own interests.
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[Yeah, Fortune can't really say no one would think to try it.]
Right now, it's not possible. So that's not something you need to worry about.
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That is good to know, then.
[He is definitely quietly noting the phrasing on 'right now' though.]
Thank you, for all of this. I appreciate your willingness to answer-- as well as having one less thing to concern myself with.
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...we should all be the ones thanking you. We all need you.