[Ambition starts to make a gesture like she's going to toss her hair over her shoulder, but then remembers that her hair is all under the hood of her robe so her hand just kind of sits there awkwardly for a moment before she lowers it.]
[ That's all it takes for him to grin at her, sincerely relieved. ]
I'm glad to hear that. I'd really like to get to know you. What you like to do, what sort of person you are... [ thoughtfully ] What kind of world would you like to build, Ambition?
I can't speak for everyone else. But I can say for myself that I'm here because I genuinely want to learn about the person you are, Ambition. I feel the same way about all of the gods, and I plan to speak to all of you, in time.
... and if you know my story, you'll know how important seeking the truth is to me. That's why I'd rather hear your story from you. I want to know what your truth is, and only you could tell me that. No one else.
Obviously, you know I only want the best. I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to get what I want if I'm willing to do something about it. So, why shouldn't it be like that for anyone? What use is a world if you can't take action to achieve your goals? I want to make a world where people can achieve things if they're willing to put in the work for it.
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anyway she looks at the nail polish and nods once]
That will do.
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anyway, victory! he'll set the nail polish down beside the crown. ]
Another challenge... I see I can't let my guard down with you, Ambition.
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[yu just yeet her out a window please she's the worst]
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He will not yeet her out a window.
Actually he wants to be her friend, because he makes good decisions. ]
... would it be alright if I apologized for last time?
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[Ambition looks to the side.]
You can try to.
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In the end, what he says after a beat of silence, simply, is: ]
I don't think less of you for anything. I'd just like to be your friend, and get to know you.
[ Not pity her. Not disapprove. Just ... spend time with her. ]
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[sorry, she does not know how to handle this]
You forgot the part where you say you're sorry.
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Of course. I'm sorry, Ambition. Truly. The last thing I want is to do anything that would upset you.
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...apology accepted.
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I'm glad to hear that. I'd really like to get to know you. What you like to do, what sort of person you are... [ thoughtfully ] What kind of world would you like to build, Ambition?
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[She squints at him from behind her mask.]
You aren't the first person to ask me that. Don't you talk to the others?
[ambition stop]
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Sure. But I'd rather hear it from you, in your own words. You deserve to be heard fairly, don't you?
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[Uhhh, Yu.]
Do you think the people who heard it aren't going to repeat it fairly?
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[it's out of keeping with their usual pattern]
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I can't speak for everyone else. But I can say for myself that I'm here because I genuinely want to learn about the person you are, Ambition. I feel the same way about all of the gods, and I plan to speak to all of you, in time.
... and if you know my story, you'll know how important seeking the truth is to me. That's why I'd rather hear your story from you. I want to know what your truth is, and only you could tell me that. No one else.
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[Her voice trails off.]
Obviously, you know I only want the best. I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to get what I want if I'm willing to do something about it. So, why shouldn't it be like that for anyone? What use is a world if you can't take action to achieve your goals? I want to make a world where people can achieve things if they're willing to put in the work for it.
[Hence her name.]