[But anyway.] I'd say "I would hope you guys would respect your gods more" but that's a lie. Why respect anybody who hasn't earned your respect, right? [They lean forward just a bit.] But I will be earning respect sooner than later.
[The mask is in the way, but Cunning rolls their eyes and leans back, one foot propped against the wall of swords.]
Sure, it's ominous. Doesn't have to be though. [A wave of the hand.] The thing is, Zoe, nobody likes being ignored. I don't ignore you guys, I don't expect you to ignore me. I've already been there and done that. I get how annoying it is to try and reach the gods and never have them answer you. Bet you can't in touch with, say, Indulgence, can you?
Actually listening to you guys? Not ignoring your wishes by playing pacifist and letting things go and hoping for the best? There's a couple of ways to do it. People want results and a resolution in this kind of thing...don't you?
People will come back at the end. That's the deal we all made, and if it means making something happen...sometimes sacrifices have to be made, Zoe. It's nothing personal and hey, coming back at the end of this is more than some people are getting already.
If you're smart enough, you'll figure out a better plan to stay alive. That's all.
I'm not telling my followers to do anything. I'm giving them free reign to do what's necessary. If they don't wanna act, fine. If they do, even better.
And that's where you're wrong. I'd be more popular if so many of you weren't already biased to what kind of connotation a name like Cunning has. [Tell them they're wrong, Zoe.]
Listen. In a game like this, it's about strategy. It doesn't matter how you play it as long as you get the outcome you want. What's wrong with the free will to act on your own instead of being a pawn of the gods?
No, there's the whole murder thing, too. [It sounds like they're rolling their eyes a little.] I'm not gonna actively tell people to go kill other people, but I'm not going to interfere if they have their own ideas.
You think this is about not caring? I'm wounded. [Are they.]
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You caught my attention. It's Zoe, right?
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[But, she'd be lying if that introduction didn't leave her curious as she walks in, looking Cunning's way.]
How'd I catch your attention?
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[A beat.]
Unless you can get cursed for just praying without an offering?
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I won't be one of the ones to curse you, but some of the others might. I don't answer if I don't want to talk to a person.
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[She wants to ask what it's like, other than peppy, but she can probably ask Love herself sometime.]
See, that's a way better policy than cursing someone. I mean, unless they leave trash in your altar or something.
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[But anyway.] I'd say "I would hope you guys would respect your gods more" but that's a lie. Why respect anybody who hasn't earned your respect, right? [They lean forward just a bit.] But I will be earning respect sooner than later.
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[As they lean forward, she instinctively leans backwards, blinking.]
...You realize how incredibly ominous that sounds, right?
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Sure, it's ominous. Doesn't have to be though. [A wave of the hand.] The thing is, Zoe, nobody likes being ignored. I don't ignore you guys, I don't expect you to ignore me. I've already been there and done that. I get how annoying it is to try and reach the gods and never have them answer you. Bet you can't in touch with, say, Indulgence, can you?
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[She frowns, though.]
So what’s your big plan for earning respect that totally doesn’t have to be ominous?
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[She sounds hesitant, though.]
But I don't really want it by not being a pacifist. Are you okay with people getting killed?
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If you're smart enough, you'll figure out a better plan to stay alive. That's all.
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That’s not a sacrifice, it’s murder.
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[She sighs.]
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[She sighs.]
I bet you'd be more popular if you didn't say stuff like this.
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Listen. In a game like this, it's about strategy. It doesn't matter how you play it as long as you get the outcome you want. What's wrong with the free will to act on your own instead of being a pawn of the gods?
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[At his next words, though, she's giving him a deadeyed stare.]
Are you serious? You think it's free will I have an issue with?
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You think this is about not caring? I'm wounded. [Are they.]
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Why don't you tell me what it's about, then?
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I get what you're trying to do, but it's not going to work on me.
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