[There was nothing to be ashamed of to have such rage, the sting of betrayal and ridicule festering. He knew it had to be used smart, especially in a place like this where one could not simply unleash brutality to instill fear and respect from it. The Chosen were a different and often powerful lot, so cunning and manipulation would be the keys to success here. He disliked most of them, but he also knew he had to own parts of their lives to have control of them even a little.
Richard was in the same boat as he. Neither of them had fantastical powers or absolute strength. But they had experience and that was a power in and of itself. Even if it wasn't true from outside perspective, Silco knew what it was like to be less than, to be a peasant or a slave or someone whose life was a number on a page.
He pulled his face back at the question, raising his only natural eyebrow. Was it so hard to believe?] I would, and I would keep those flames away by whatever means necessary and spread them in the direction you desired. [He reached up and stroked his fingers through Richard's hair, tucking some behind the younger man's ear.] I would break your shackles too. You need something to build a foundation on to stand atop your naysayers. For me, it is business. You have to have something someone needs; they don't need a king unless you convince them it is in their best interests. Have you thought of having a business? You hunt and sell meat, hide and bones, but I think you would benefit from something more that showcases your skills.
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Date: 2024-10-14 03:23 pm (UTC)Richard was in the same boat as he. Neither of them had fantastical powers or absolute strength. But they had experience and that was a power in and of itself. Even if it wasn't true from outside perspective, Silco knew what it was like to be less than, to be a peasant or a slave or someone whose life was a number on a page.
He pulled his face back at the question, raising his only natural eyebrow. Was it so hard to believe?] I would, and I would keep those flames away by whatever means necessary and spread them in the direction you desired. [He reached up and stroked his fingers through Richard's hair, tucking some behind the younger man's ear.] I would break your shackles too. You need something to build a foundation on to stand atop your naysayers. For me, it is business. You have to have something someone needs; they don't need a king unless you convince them it is in their best interests. Have you thought of having a business? You hunt and sell meat, hide and bones, but I think you would benefit from something more that showcases your skills.