[ his expression, though she can't see it, is immediately empathetic. and while he lets her draw herself away from him, he makes sure that is facing her still. ]
... Is it related to your abilities and your title? [ he purses his lips ] It is not often that such things come without a cost.
[ she is quiet for a while. his questioning is calm enough that it calms her. it would be foolish to pretend otherwise after her violent reaction. ]
.... We spoke before of how my role was unique. [ ... ] The Raven Consort is the vessel for the goddess Niao Lian. I thought I was there as her keeper, and that she lived under the palace, but I was wrong.
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... Are you afraid of turning into something beyond your control?
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... Up until recently, I thought the only thing that couldn't be taken from me was myself. Before coming here, I learned differently.
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... Is it related to your abilities and your title? [ he purses his lips ] It is not often that such things come without a cost.
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.... We spoke before of how my role was unique. [ ... ] The Raven Consort is the vessel for the goddess Niao Lian. I thought I was there as her keeper, and that she lived under the palace, but I was wrong.
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he keeps his tone measured though, no judgment in his voice as he replies, ] She lives inside you?
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it takes a moment before she admits: ]
Yes. She is a part of me.
[ and it is frightening to her because it is so new. ]
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How is it that you came to learn the truth?
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[ p.s. this wasn't a death flag. This was a I'm going to murder flag. ]
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I see... and I assume that freeing her means surrendering your life? Or is it possible for her to exist outside of you?