DOUMAN

[aubins]

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[aubins]

And then they just walk right into their hands, huh?

[ ... ]

If gods are existing right there alongside humans, it's probably be to expected they won't be acting anything other than human. All the way down to their wants, desires and goals. It's when you raise them up as something more than that, that's when you run into trouble.

[commedia]

But that's the point, you see. You raise them up, and treat them as something else, another being, and that god simply buries the flaws like a child burying a precious thing under sand and takes that treatment for granted.

If you blow that sand all away, why-! They're exposed for what they really are. In the end...they're just as weak as anything else.

[Are you speaking from experience, Douman.]/small>

[aubins]

[ or depending on the fire emblem route you're on: off the entire string and going feral, or misguided and just a bit sad. ]

Sometimes they have the power to back themselves up, though. Or, that seems to be the fact with the gods I'm thinking of. But even then, they can be defeated because they're a physical presence in the world.

[ is... is he? douman? r u ok. ]

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[commedia]

Powers, yes! But all the powers in the world can't guarantee one's salvation.

[A...rueful sort of smile?]

Has anyone in your world ever thought about tearing down a god, Yuri?

[aubins]

[ hm. well at least he has alcohol for this sad and rueful discussion. ]

Yeah. And the church while they're at it. And the system that society was built on alongside it all.

[commedia]

What a lofty goal. What an amazing goal. To tear down the system at its core...

Mmmhmm. [A huff.] But its certainly possible. Do you want to see that happen?

[aubins]

It's a wreckless one.

I don't exactly disagree with the finer points of the argument? Just the execution. And what it puts in harm's way.

[commedia]

Execution? So a full-on war against the system is not something you approve of.

[aubins]

When it puts me and mine at risk? No.

[commedia]

What is the other option? Sabotage? Even a god can be assassinated.

[aubins]

Politics? Choking the power hold of the Church and lessening it so it's not wide reaching? That's up to the leaders to figure out, instead of infighting their way into a country-wide brawl.

[commedia]

[who cares about politics JUST GO AND KILL A GOD]

[ac-chem]

Is there any way to turn the course of said war, then? Or do you think its already too late?

[aubins]

[ look. which route is he even on, hm? ]

Probably. Something has already shifted, but maybe not in the way everyone would have hoped.

[commedia]

[does it LOOK like i know fe3h routes, becks]

Is it something you hoped for?

[aubins]

[ hands you fe3h. also good because no one can call me out on all the mistakes i keep making whoops ]

Mm. Put a pin in that one, I'll get back to you.

[commedia]

That just makes it sound like you're going to return, sometime. Unless....hm. Your wish has to do with that situation, hm?

[aubins]

I plan on going back home. Something happened just before I got here. We'll see how it pans out.

[commedia]

Indulge all you can, then, to turn the course of history.

[A smile, as they drink.]

This really must be the chance of a lifetime.

[aubins]

[ he'll just raise his glass lazily. ]

Who knows what'll come of it. The revolution's a back concern at the end of the day, but if getting involved will stop it sooner then... worth it.

[commedia]

[They also raise their glass.]

Best of luck, hm! Though when you said "mine and my own" earlier...your people? Your country?

[aubins]

My people. Maybe my country, it'd be a small one that no one really knows about if it was though.

[commedia]

That must be stressful for you to hold all that on your back as a leader, no matter how many you have to look after.

[aubins]

It's fine. It's what has to be done.

[ he looks ... not hugely bothered. ]

I'm not completely on my own, after all.

[commedia]

Oh? You aren't the only one at the head? Then again, I guess every king has their entourage...

[aubins]

The thought of me as a king is hilarious, thanks.