[ Actually, it did. As intangible a prize as it was, the Oracle had accepted his altruism as worthy proof of his conviction to win it over for Meridian. He had conceptualized it in one way, but did not know what would actually happen, for him to be rid of such a thing as altruism. A sentiment that had never served him save to make him suffer, and now that he was rid of it — things did feel more clear. More direct, and he'd begun to conceptualize victory in more austere terms. ]
I figure, I will deal with it when I do return. But, if I am incapable of doing whatever it takes to win now, how can I ever envision a victory for us? I fed it my altruism because, I am not unselfish. And in the future, I cannot concern myself with the happiness or well-being of those who oppose us without... without getting something in return that will bolster our might. Don't you agree?
[ He doesn't know if he wants Liem to agree or not, just to... just to hear why he did it. Someone needs to understand that Set is also willing to make sacrifices. But, even his atonement is... it's for a goal, for his son. He's felt guilt for the treatment of the women and children, for his crimes against Egypt, but one doesn't need to be altruistic about upholding the balance divine scale, right? He's not Ma'at, he's Set.
He does hold a little tighter to Liem, as if — afraid. ] It is fine if you do not. If you... cannot trust my intentions toward you anymore, because of this. But, I never really wanted you pure of intention. I am greedy. I am obsessive. Possessive. Unkind and harsh. It... do you think that means my love is lesser?
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[ Actually, it did. As intangible a prize as it was, the Oracle had accepted his altruism as worthy proof of his conviction to win it over for Meridian. He had conceptualized it in one way, but did not know what would actually happen, for him to be rid of such a thing as altruism. A sentiment that had never served him save to make him suffer, and now that he was rid of it — things did feel more clear. More direct, and he'd begun to conceptualize victory in more austere terms. ]
I figure, I will deal with it when I do return. But, if I am incapable of doing whatever it takes to win now, how can I ever envision a victory for us? I fed it my altruism because, I am not unselfish. And in the future, I cannot concern myself with the happiness or well-being of those who oppose us without... without getting something in return that will bolster our might. Don't you agree?
[ He doesn't know if he wants Liem to agree or not, just to... just to hear why he did it. Someone needs to understand that Set is also willing to make sacrifices. But, even his atonement is... it's for a goal, for his son. He's felt guilt for the treatment of the women and children, for his crimes against Egypt, but one doesn't need to be altruistic about upholding the balance divine scale, right? He's not Ma'at, he's Set.
He does hold a little tighter to Liem, as if — afraid. ] It is fine if you do not. If you... cannot trust my intentions toward you anymore, because of this. But, I never really wanted you pure of intention. I am greedy. I am obsessive. Possessive. Unkind and harsh. It... do you think that means my love is lesser?