[A giggle at his answer, though she sobers again once Byerly continues.]
Of such people I have known more than I'd like.
[Her brow creases faintly.]
But any indestructible hero would be selfish, no matter what, because there will always be collateral damage. Their one weakness would be the mortal people they stand for, who can and will be used against them, or punished for their transgressions.
I suppose the real question is, would that cost be worth it. And is it worth it to Fen'Harel, and those like him.
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Date: 2021-03-01 09:11 pm (UTC)Of such people I have known more than I'd like.
[Her brow creases faintly.]
But any indestructible hero would be selfish, no matter what, because there will always be collateral damage. Their one weakness would be the mortal people they stand for, who can and will be used against them, or punished for their transgressions.
I suppose the real question is, would that cost be worth it. And is it worth it to Fen'Harel, and those like him.
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Date: 2021-03-02 12:26 am (UTC)[ A droll half-smile. ]
For my part, I've never been sure enough of my principles to be able to dare that sort of thing.
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Date: 2021-03-02 02:29 am (UTC)[She mirrors his smile, and has to stifle a yawn with the back of her hand.]
Pardon, messere. I've been up since very early.