[ It's a bit funny to hear him refer to his "aunt," which inspires the mental image of a homely little lady in Gray's mind. She's sure the reality is anything but. She might have to see if the libraries have any books on Egyptian mythology after this...
As for Set's answer, Gray is taken aback, and it manifests in a little reel of surprise through their connection. It feels like a bit of an overstatement to say that everyone likes her... and she finds the Shard-Bearers of Meridian quite kind on average, so it isn't like she's anything special in that regard. (Such is her self-esteem.) ]
I'm afraid kindness won't have much to do with anything soon. Kindness won't win us the Oracles, and it won't protect the people I care about.
[ What he calls kindness, she thinks of as softness, is something she struggles with often when it comes to fighting other Shard-Bearers. A weakness, not something to be interested in. ]
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Date: 2024-02-13 12:59 am (UTC)As for Set's answer, Gray is taken aback, and it manifests in a little reel of surprise through their connection. It feels like a bit of an overstatement to say that everyone likes her... and she finds the Shard-Bearers of Meridian quite kind on average, so it isn't like she's anything special in that regard. (Such is her self-esteem.) ]
I'm afraid kindness won't have much to do with anything soon. Kindness won't win us the Oracles, and it won't protect the people I care about.
[ What he calls kindness, she thinks of as softness, is something she struggles with often when it comes to fighting other Shard-Bearers. A weakness, not something to be interested in. ]