but she doesn't seem to begrudge him this - she also does not... care, a whole lot, at this point in time. rip viktor she thinks you're fine but also if you want to die that's not her problem]
Not as far as I know. [shrug.] If you're really curious you can ask Temenos. He's the expert.
[a beat.]
Sacrifice isn't... needed, when it comes to the gods. They're more indifferent than anything.
[Gods being indifferent? What must it be like to watch a lesser being struggle and continue on with apathy? What must it be like to bestow upon a child a disease that'll kill him before his prime?
But it's fine. He is a science man, he does not believe in God. Not... traditional God, at least. Maybe the godliness of the natural world.]
[it's so funny to talk to people who come from canons where god is a concept and not like, there are eight of them and they exist and give us magical powers so it's really hard to be an athiest here
she nods a bit, and then:]
Sure. You shouldn't suffer if there's a solution. [that's all.]
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but she doesn't seem to begrudge him this - she also does not... care, a whole lot, at this point in time. rip viktor she thinks you're fine but also if you want to die that's not her problem]
Not as far as I know. [shrug.] If you're really curious you can ask Temenos. He's the expert.
[a beat.]
Sacrifice isn't... needed, when it comes to the gods. They're more indifferent than anything.
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I'll... keep that in mind.
[Gods being indifferent? What must it be like to watch a lesser being struggle and continue on with apathy? What must it be like to bestow upon a child a disease that'll kill him before his prime?
But it's fine. He is a science man, he does not believe in God. Not... traditional God, at least. Maybe the godliness of the natural world.]
Thank you.
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she nods a bit, and then:]
Sure. You shouldn't suffer if there's a solution. [that's all.]
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It just depends on what the solution might be. Some of them will cause you to do wrong in the pursuit of what you thought was good.
Sorry--I'll... think about it. I do appreciate the help.
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I suppose you have to decide what your freedom is worth. [but! a nod.] ... I think you'll be an acceptable roommate, Viktor.
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Well, I'm glad to pass the rigorous inspection.
[Teasing.]
If you need anything, you can tell me.
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[and she seems like she means that! you are now blorbo.]
I'll be back later. Take care of the room for us, hm?