[Silco sounded far more amused than disparaging to the role that the holy sanctity decided to take with those that they considered offensive. From what he had read of that religious text, the purpose of the religion was twisted and perverted with the agendas of men. It was a tale as old as history itself. Love thy neighbour indeed, he thought.
His city would go on with or without him, but it was similar to every Zaunite: the dirt under one's fingernails. It never was removed no matter how one scrubbed. The city was like a brand upon them all, and he had elevated it to new heights under his reign, promoted scientific and technological advancements and yet... they still weren't yet free. Someday.
He looked at Richard, drawing up his hand to cup the side of his lover's face. His thumb stroked under Richard's golden eye.]
You would be at home there among the monsters, Richard. I would provide you an appropriate seat of power within it to make your mark, to be able to embrace who and what you are without fear.
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Date: 2025-02-23 04:15 am (UTC)[Silco sounded far more amused than disparaging to the role that the holy sanctity decided to take with those that they considered offensive. From what he had read of that religious text, the purpose of the religion was twisted and perverted with the agendas of men. It was a tale as old as history itself. Love thy neighbour indeed, he thought.
His city would go on with or without him, but it was similar to every Zaunite: the dirt under one's fingernails. It never was removed no matter how one scrubbed. The city was like a brand upon them all, and he had elevated it to new heights under his reign, promoted scientific and technological advancements and yet... they still weren't yet free. Someday.
He looked at Richard, drawing up his hand to cup the side of his lover's face. His thumb stroked under Richard's golden eye.]
You would be at home there among the monsters, Richard. I would provide you an appropriate seat of power within it to make your mark, to be able to embrace who and what you are without fear.