[He rests his hand on the ledge that runs around the edge of the roof, about chest height for him. He feels the concrete under his fingertips, gritty and cold, as he goes on.]
I think the Fog is doing a terrible job of being a god...I don't trust what she says, and she's responsible for people I love going through terrible things.
If Ryou hadn't pledged...I'd have thrown this key out the minute I found it.
[Out of loyalty, plain and simple. But, since Ryou made his peace with the Fog enough to turn to her for power...Atem can pursue his preferred faction, as well. Now that he's admitted that his monster powers, as they are, aren't enough.]
But, what I do...it's in line enough with what she wants that I think I can climb the ranks, make the sacrifices, and get the follower bonuses without compromising myself.
[A beat.]
Or getting...weird about it.
[He's not bringing up Aunamee by name but she knows what he means.]
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[He rests his hand on the ledge that runs around the edge of the roof, about chest height for him. He feels the concrete under his fingertips, gritty and cold, as he goes on.]
I think the Fog is doing a terrible job of being a god...I don't trust what she says, and she's responsible for people I love going through terrible things.
If Ryou hadn't pledged...I'd have thrown this key out the minute I found it.
[Out of loyalty, plain and simple. But, since Ryou made his peace with the Fog enough to turn to her for power...Atem can pursue his preferred faction, as well. Now that he's admitted that his monster powers, as they are, aren't enough.]
But, what I do...it's in line enough with what she wants that I think I can climb the ranks, make the sacrifices, and get the follower bonuses without compromising myself.
[A beat.]
Or getting...weird about it.
[He's not bringing up Aunamee by name but she knows what he means.]