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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 1:08:29 GMT
"I'm going to chase the sun." I smile widely. [how do I interpret the crazy look? dedication?]
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Post by Diocles on Jan 14, 2021 1:35:09 GMT
Fanaticism.
"Chase the sun? Something that won't be coming back?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 1:42:47 GMT
"Well, we'll see if we can find it. If it doesn't come back, worship of Anthiel will be a very short-term proposition." Fanaticism . . . what fun! "The disappearance was a good thing for us but without the return, everything will slowly wind down into a static, lifeless cold. Remember, the totality of any one thing is tyrrany. Chaos requires diversity and change."
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Post by Diocles on Jan 14, 2021 1:43:59 GMT
Muluc is clearly confused. "Did Anthiel take the sun away?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 1:54:14 GMT
"I don't think so Muluc. I don't think he had access to our world until after the disappearance. And even if he did, he would want it to return eventually. Remember, chaos is about change. But once a change has taken effect, if what has changed persists for too long and becomes normal, it is no longer change and thus must be changed again. Consider this ale." I take a sip. "If the grain hadn't been harvested and processed, a change, it would have rotted in the field instead of being this delightful beverage. However, once it's been ale too long it becomes flat, stale, undrinkable and useless. The secret to serving chaos is to know WHEN change needs to happen, when to take advantage of situations. Sometimes we need to intervene, stir things up. Other times, we need to leave well enough alone. Understand?" [he doesn't seem to be the sharpest knife. Do I think he's wise or intelligent or just devoted?]
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Post by Diocles on Jan 14, 2021 1:58:03 GMT
Muluc nods. He lacks your intelligence and wisdom, but he's not plain stupid. He has a... diabolical cleverness about him, that is, a penchant for mischief, and that's where his thoughts lie. "I just thought taking the sun away for a short time would have been the perfect way to shake things up."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 2:07:43 GMT
“Yes, that is true. And taking the sun away did ultimately serve Anthiel. It brought me to him. And even if it was some servant of his that made it go away, it might need another servant to bring it back. I will just try to humbly play my part. As you must yours.”
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Post by Diocles on Jan 14, 2021 4:07:07 GMT
Muluc laughs. "Humbly? You sound like the very priests you despise. Humility is for the old way of things!"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 13:51:36 GMT
I laugh with him. "Old habits and manners of speaking die hard. I will do what must be done and serve Anthiel in all things." I scan the room looking for anyone of note. How's the food and beverage in this tavern?
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Post by Diocles on Jan 14, 2021 15:56:53 GMT
To your last statement, Muluc says, "I won't."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 19:18:49 GMT
Trying to hide my surprise "Excuse me?"
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Post by Diocles on Jan 14, 2021 23:16:42 GMT
Muluc raises his eyebrows at you. "What?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 14, 2021 23:52:34 GMT
"'You won't' what?
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Post by Diocles on Jan 15, 2021 0:22:56 GMT
With a straight face, Muluc responds, "I won't do what must be done or serve Anthiel in all things."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Jan 15, 2021 0:25:40 GMT
"Okay, help me understand here. What or whom do you serve? You told me you were ready to follow my god. That's what all of this instruction has been about."
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