[There were a tremendous amount of backroom deals in Zaun, but he played that game when it suited him. He found that brute force was often necessary to hold things together in a relatively lawless place. With no hierarchy and no royalty or high houses, Zaunites relied on hard work, and forcing respect through fear, manipulation and resources. Everyone had a price that they were willing to pay even for things that they didn't expect to barter for.]
Indeed, you've been very forward on what it is you desire. I can never be your light or hold such a light, so I can never be what you truly desire.
[He operated better in the dark. However, he suspected there was more to it than that, but this conversation was tense enough without him choosing to go down the road where Richard was once again on the back foot. He had walked to the precipice of violence twice now, and he doubted a third would be healthy.]
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Date: 2024-11-11 02:05 am (UTC)Indeed, you've been very forward on what it is you desire. I can never be your light or hold such a light, so I can never be what you truly desire.
[He operated better in the dark. However, he suspected there was more to it than that, but this conversation was tense enough without him choosing to go down the road where Richard was once again on the back foot. He had walked to the precipice of violence twice now, and he doubted a third would be healthy.]