[His way of leadership was a rather no-nonsense way of doing things, and it had worked out well for him over the years. He knew it wasn't the only way, but Zaun forged hardened people who did whatever was necessary to survive and meet their goals. He considered much of the leadership in this place to be soft and jelly-spined, people wandering about thinking that friendship would solve issues greater than what they faced. For him, he considered it naïve.
He watched her, swirling his glass and shrugged his shoulders. She was at an age where speeches would have little effect, and he wasn't going to try to convince her to follow him down the same path. He would like it if she did, assuring him of his own ascent, but each person should do as they felt they needed to.]
I didn't say that. I simply don't want you to feel like that's your own option.
[He raised his eyebrow at her, considering what kind of deal would come about from this.]
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Date: 2024-11-06 04:12 am (UTC)He watched her, swirling his glass and shrugged his shoulders. She was at an age where speeches would have little effect, and he wasn't going to try to convince her to follow him down the same path. He would like it if she did, assuring him of his own ascent, but each person should do as they felt they needed to.]
I didn't say that. I simply don't want you to feel like that's your own option.
[He raised his eyebrow at her, considering what kind of deal would come about from this.]
Depends on the terms.