None taken. I don't really care so much about that since Piety knows my situation and what I've been capable of. Likewise, I know his deal. It's why it's actually not a bad plan. Kinda disappointed I didn't think of it myself.
[But there's a sigh.] I've been saying to people that death isn't so bad when it's temporary and instead of, like, asking for an elaboration or even considering I might have a reason for it, people flip out and call me an asshole.
I'm not out to actively kill people. If people die, we've got the caveat that they'll come back and it's all about the art of war. You think we'd be getting anywhere if everyone was in play and nobody was moving? In a game like this, you need some stakes. On the other hand, that doesn't mean you can't cheat death. It's not easy, but if you're smart enough you can figure out how to do that.
And anyway, death's a natural part of life. The fact that you're able to come back from this is the unnatural part. Most places don't believe in rebirth. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and what does kill you gives you a second chance that most people never get.
It's the ugly part of balance. People just don't see that.
Not all of the choices were mine. Ruin is the one who made killing an option but I can admit I backed her up. Are there some people we should have reconsidered? Sure. But you'd also be surprised what people can do when they're thrown out on their own with powers they're just starting to learn to use.
[A shrug.] I'm in it for the long game. Always have been. Losing Ava was a disappointment, and Blackfire was interesting. I'm almost sad it didn't work out.
... So if, hypothetically, I joined you next week but not necessarily with the intention of staying—depending on how things work out—how likely would you be to spite me for it for the rest of the competition?
Well, I'm switching because it's out of my hands to begin with. If I switch the week after for any reason, it'll likely be to go back to Love—assuming she's still winning by then.
Little reason not to go back to a god who's been treating me well and is in the lead, after all. I'm in this to win.
What about if she's not in the lead next week? What if, let's say, a god pulled ahead and it's one you don't exactly get along with? Still in it to win it?
Ruin's...interesting, so to speak. Her ideals aren't so much ideals as they are a wish list for herself. But she's still in the running which is impressive alone.
You really think she'll stay at the bottom rankings?
It'll be apparent tomorrow...rules are happening, powers are flying, it's what makes the game interesting. You learn to start adapting, and fast. It's sort of fun to see how you guys act independently and together.
As for Ruin...well. That's not really my business anyway.
Sasuke would be a little more-suited for this virtue if he bothered to stop and think before he planned. He's chaotic. Cunning and tac require being able to bide your time and move strategically and strike when the time's right. There's a couple of you that could fall under that if you stopped to think a little more.
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[But there's a sigh.] I've been saying to people that death isn't so bad when it's temporary and instead of, like, asking for an elaboration or even considering I might have a reason for it, people flip out and call me an asshole.
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[ray can, like, guess, but.]
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And anyway, death's a natural part of life. The fact that you're able to come back from this is the unnatural part. Most places don't believe in rebirth. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and what does kill you gives you a second chance that most people never get.
It's the ugly part of balance. People just don't see that.
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Makes sense, though.
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[seems like it's been screwing cunning over, though??]
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... So if, hypothetically, I joined you next week but not necessarily with the intention of staying—depending on how things work out—how likely would you be to spite me for it for the rest of the competition?
I was told you might not take it well.
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Who told you that?
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It would depend on your reasoning and who you'd be defecting to. Like I said, I'm interested in the long game.
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Little reason not to go back to a god who's been treating me well and is in the lead, after all. I'm in this to win.
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... Well, maybe not Ruin, but her chances of winning don't seem great right now.
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You really think she'll stay at the bottom rankings?
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Then again, I don't know what others are deciding behind the scenes.
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As for Ruin...well. That's not really my business anyway.
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Sasuke would be a little more-suited for this virtue if he bothered to stop and think before he planned. He's chaotic. Cunning and tac require being able to bide your time and move strategically and strike when the time's right. There's a couple of you that could fall under that if you stopped to think a little more.
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