[ Runyu turns his head aside at that explanation, a phantom tang of blood filling his mouth. It brings the Empress and her 'caring' for his brother Xufeng to mind. Her utter disregard for others, especially himself. She pretended to care for Runyu even after punishing him for appearing better than Xufeng for an instant. She feigned being his mother for centuries. But she wouldn't grant him one thing, one small favor that would rid her of him forever, when he stood up to her. When it all came crashing down.
He pinches the bridge of his nose, a small burst of pain returning him to the present.
The Fog owes no familial bond with him. She owes him nothing. She is a god but he is no longer of the same ilk. Or linked in the same way. This is not the purpose of this engagement with Noa.
He sips his drink once more, gathering his thoughts.
Is that enough for you? The fact that she is the 'balance' to this world and she acknowledges your general existence but nothing more? Does that give you enough reason to follow her at this point?
[ His voice remains hoarse. There's nothing to be done for that. This is too personal. It always was going to be. ]
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Sorry for hiatus again - almost done now - you're wonderful:) (CW: child abuse)
Date: 2022-04-14 06:31 am (UTC)He pinches the bridge of his nose, a small burst of pain returning him to the present.
The Fog owes no familial bond with him. She owes him nothing. She is a god but he is no longer of the same ilk. Or linked in the same way. This is not the purpose of this engagement with Noa.
He sips his drink once more, gathering his thoughts.
Is that enough for you? The fact that she is the 'balance' to this world and she acknowledges your general existence but nothing more? Does that give you enough reason to follow her at this point?
[ His voice remains hoarse. There's nothing to be done for that. This is too personal. It always was going to be. ]