Oh please, gods are just as foolish, flawed and blind. If they demand so much, it sounds like a toxic relationship to begin with. No wonder your devil has an easy way into people's hearts.
[It seemed a moot point to him, and this was exactly why he didn't believe in gods. Oh he had crossed paths with one, but it was fleeting and not worth mentioning. That one had a specific purpose, and he had served it with shock but no complaint. His only gripe about the encounter was he hadn't taken the damn sister with him. If it wouldn't send Jinx into a tailspin, he'd off her here just for the fun of it over and over.
However, it was interesting to mark the difference between arguing about God and making a comment about this other Duke. Richard's baring completely changed and that expression was as close to a warning as he was likely to receive on the matter. Undeterred, he shrugged his shoulder at the question. It sounded to him to be as toxic as the one with God honestly.
Yet, he felt he had to moderate his reply because at one time, his answer would have been a straight yes and he would sacrifice everything. Now... that water was muddied.] I thought I would. I was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone necessary for the change that my people needed. But there was one person I wouldn't sacrifice even when given the opportunity. [He looked at Richard.] So I simply planned on gaining independence and keeping her safe and by my side. Sometimes plans are better with someone else worthwhile in it.
[He thought Richard might understand in the end, perhaps if that person ever showed up. He doubted it was this Duke if so readily to be tossing Richard aside, and it would be Richard's own downfall to let that happen.]
Oh, I will. I see he sleeps in the bed with increasing frequency....
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[It seemed a moot point to him, and this was exactly why he didn't believe in gods. Oh he had crossed paths with one, but it was fleeting and not worth mentioning. That one had a specific purpose, and he had served it with shock but no complaint. His only gripe about the encounter was he hadn't taken the damn sister with him. If it wouldn't send Jinx into a tailspin, he'd off her here just for the fun of it over and over.
However, it was interesting to mark the difference between arguing about God and making a comment about this other Duke. Richard's baring completely changed and that expression was as close to a warning as he was likely to receive on the matter. Undeterred, he shrugged his shoulder at the question. It sounded to him to be as toxic as the one with God honestly.
Yet, he felt he had to moderate his reply because at one time, his answer would have been a straight yes and he would sacrifice everything. Now... that water was muddied.] I thought I would. I was willing to sacrifice everything and everyone necessary for the change that my people needed. But there was one person I wouldn't sacrifice even when given the opportunity. [He looked at Richard.] So I simply planned on gaining independence and keeping her safe and by my side. Sometimes plans are better with someone else worthwhile in it.
[He thought Richard might understand in the end, perhaps if that person ever showed up. He doubted it was this Duke if so readily to be tossing Richard aside, and it would be Richard's own downfall to let that happen.]
Oh, I will. I see he sleeps in the bed with increasing frequency....