[ But he loves fancy talk, it's the best part about growing up in a cloistered life dedicated to religious servitude... Still, Wyll does not begrudge Eden her perspective, nor does he do anything but place a hand at her shoulder. ]
Eden, I know your words come only from a place of kindness, but I fear our experiences have been too different for us to reach an accord. I am glad that you have not known the cruelty vampires are capable of. But I have seen a village burned for the amusement of a single vampire. I watched my former brothers butcher one another at her command, all while that same monster laughed and compelled me to watch.
[ He looks down and away, upset clear in his recollection, before steeling himself back to a reassuring smile. ]
These scars I bear upon my face were not there when we met previously, you'll recall. And while I am aware that one rotten apple need not spoil the lot, it will take a long time indeed for this heart of mine to offer them any sort of mercy, when my brothers were afforded none of the "luxuries" I find extended towards me. It is only through the Blade's mercy that I remain here, and so long as it sees fit to my survival, then I entrust my soul to its guidance.
[ Certainty fills him as he speaks of his god, the fallback that has kept him from despair. It fuels him now as well. ]
You have your views and your reasons for them, as do I have mine. Let us veer this conversation away from such dour topics, yes? I believe these Winter Games are meant to lighten our spirits.
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Eden, I know your words come only from a place of kindness, but I fear our experiences have been too different for us to reach an accord. I am glad that you have not known the cruelty vampires are capable of. But I have seen a village burned for the amusement of a single vampire. I watched my former brothers butcher one another at her command, all while that same monster laughed and compelled me to watch.
[ He looks down and away, upset clear in his recollection, before steeling himself back to a reassuring smile. ]
These scars I bear upon my face were not there when we met previously, you'll recall. And while I am aware that one rotten apple need not spoil the lot, it will take a long time indeed for this heart of mine to offer them any sort of mercy, when my brothers were afforded none of the "luxuries" I find extended towards me. It is only through the Blade's mercy that I remain here, and so long as it sees fit to my survival, then I entrust my soul to its guidance.
[ Certainty fills him as he speaks of his god, the fallback that has kept him from despair. It fuels him now as well. ]
You have your views and your reasons for them, as do I have mine. Let us veer this conversation away from such dour topics, yes? I believe these Winter Games are meant to lighten our spirits.