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[knowledgeordeath]

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[samahl]

It's always so encouraging how you don't shut me down.

[knowledgeordeath]

There is no reason to shut you down. I have welcomed you to pursue me as you wish to.

[And he's honestly considering it. Trying to be with Cyril.]

[samahl]

Checking in is always a good idea though. People change their minds, and when they do I don't wish to trouble them.

[knowledgeordeath]

If I were to change my mind then I would inform you of my decision without hesitation.

[samahl]

You don't seem the type who hesitates over much.

[knowledgeordeath]

When I am certain of what I intend to do, I see no reason to hesitate in the matter.

[samahl]

That has to be a strength as a leader. Your team doesn't have time to doubt if you are resolute.

[knowledgeordeath]

We cannot afford hesitation if we are to win this war against the Galra.

[He offers the food to Cyril again.]

That is why I am taking my time to consider this matter with you. You have a right to an answer without hesitation. So I will make sure I am certain of my thoughts.

[samahl]

[Cyril finally pulls up from Kolivan so that he can eat properly.]

I appreciate that.

No matter what you decide, we'll always be allies.

[knowledgeordeath]

[Silence for a few seconds and then...]

We will be friends.

[samahl]

[That makes Cyril smirk, pleased to hear Kolivan use that word to describe them.]

Yes. That too.

[knowledgeordeath]

[He's quiet another moment before he speaks again.]

Do you know how long these things last?

[What they are experiencing here.]

[samahl]

I don't. This is the first one I've been through.... At least we aren't locked in our rooms all day?

I can't imagine it makes riveting viewing for very long though.

[knowledgeordeath]

I suppose it depends on what these audiences believe is entertainment.

[samahl]

I suppose I shouldn't be one to judge. Thedas still has public executions.

[knowledgeordeath]

Many cultures do in my experience. In one way or another.

[samahl]

Apparently, we all have a thirst for blood we have to contend with.

[knowledgeordeath]

Blood and a need for revenge or justice.

[samahl]

I suppose I can understand that last one.

[knowledgeordeath]

The last two are often much the same. They are rarely far apart in what they are. Something many don't realize.

[samahl]

Hn. And I can also understand if what you were seeking was revenge. [Which is probably as close as he's going to get to directly referencing the things he saw in Kolivan's memories.]

[knowledgeordeath]

I never sought revenge. I knew it would be pointless and wouldn't have do any good. So what I chose to do was find justice instead.

[samahl]

That's the path I want to talk as well.

[knowledgeordeath]

It is the harder path to take but the wisest one in the end.

[samahl]

It's the one that makes most sense to me, because in the end you aid those who need it and punish those who deserve it.