Ah yes. Wouldn't that be something? If upon death, the Ascians still retained their ability to take another host, even one that was but ashes and create another body to be stuck in? Frightening really if they could; just take the ability and memories of some very accomplished Witch that suits their needs. Fortunately, the city is unlikely to allow that and even if Elidibus was aware at this time, he wouldn't share that little tidbit. Let any mortal who might understand his nature wonder.
Crude language isn't something he particularly cares about. Physical aggression would be and there's none here. Irhya's answer is given a nod in acceptance. "I won't advise you much in regards to your encounters and relations with Lahabrea. Mayhap there is nothing you or he say to one another that won't end with anger. Yet I would avoid any suggestion that understanding you now have of our history is sufficient to understand us. Or to sympathize. Instead, if you would have Lahabrea speak of the conflict of our star, perhaps you ought not to do anything but listen rather than provoke a response."
Listen? Well, it's not as though Elidibus is asking Irhya side with them on the matter. Or even swear loyalty to Zodiark. One can listen to theology and not have to convert to do so. Though whether Lahabrea will readily speak on any matter regarding their past, one can only hope for a miracle on that matter. Particularly if one is not supposed to be... provocative about it.
Ah of course, there would be a demand for compromise. Elidibus certainly desires to sigh again, but he refrains from doing so. She approaches him and he does not move. There is no malicious intent gauged. And he does acknowledge some reason exists in her words, even if they are a bit naive in structure.
"Trust, is it?" What an interesting term to use between the two of them. "What you can trust, Warrior of Light, is that it is in my interest to maintain this identity. The value of being seen as a 'good man' far outweighs any desire of being known for what I truly am. Have I not once spoke on the value of useful tools to you?" Perhaps not 'him', but the other Elidibus. He likely refers to that.
"And as unpleasant as it no doubt is for you to hear of me to speak of 'Ardbert' as a tool, I suspect you would find more comfort in this truth than you would if I made such a promise on the vague nature of avoiding a 'massive disservice'."
It is, after all, more fitting to see Elidibus this way, is it not? The Ascian looks at Irhya intently. "There is no need for 'compromise' here, Warrior of Light. Only your choice and conviction in seeing it through. I hold you no more hostage than you do me. Since the day we first met here, I made plans for this inevitable revelation."
It was, after all, always a matter of when it happened, to him. Possibly to both of them.
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Date: 10 Feb 2021 18:27 (UTC)Crude language isn't something he particularly cares about. Physical aggression would be and there's none here. Irhya's answer is given a nod in acceptance. "I won't advise you much in regards to your encounters and relations with Lahabrea. Mayhap there is nothing you or he say to one another that won't end with anger. Yet I would avoid any suggestion that understanding you now have of our history is sufficient to understand us. Or to sympathize. Instead, if you would have Lahabrea speak of the conflict of our star, perhaps you ought not to do anything but listen rather than provoke a response."
Listen? Well, it's not as though Elidibus is asking Irhya side with them on the matter. Or even swear loyalty to Zodiark. One can listen to theology and not have to convert to do so. Though whether Lahabrea will readily speak on any matter regarding their past, one can only hope for a miracle on that matter. Particularly if one is not supposed to be... provocative about it.
Ah of course, there would be a demand for compromise. Elidibus certainly desires to sigh again, but he refrains from doing so. She approaches him and he does not move. There is no malicious intent gauged. And he does acknowledge some reason exists in her words, even if they are a bit naive in structure.
"Trust, is it?" What an interesting term to use between the two of them. "What you can trust, Warrior of Light, is that it is in my interest to maintain this identity. The value of being seen as a 'good man' far outweighs any desire of being known for what I truly am. Have I not once spoke on the value of useful tools to you?" Perhaps not 'him', but the other Elidibus. He likely refers to that.
"And as unpleasant as it no doubt is for you to hear of me to speak of 'Ardbert' as a tool, I suspect you would find more comfort in this truth than you would if I made such a promise on the vague nature of avoiding a 'massive disservice'."
It is, after all, more fitting to see Elidibus this way, is it not? The Ascian looks at Irhya intently. "There is no need for 'compromise' here, Warrior of Light. Only your choice and conviction in seeing it through. I hold you no more hostage than you do me. Since the day we first met here, I made plans for this inevitable revelation."
It was, after all, always a matter of when it happened, to him. Possibly to both of them.