.... timelines are rather fickle things. To determine who truly earns a spot in the place of history, who is allowed to live and die... it’s not as clean as one might think. Circumstances may change to allow for different parties to live and for different events to happen -
But I suppose that would be something that you would have trouble orchestrating for the first time without prior experience. It is true that you may lose some part of what you have now as well.
[especially changing something so far back in the past - that’s a bit trickier in terms of how history can turn out
but it’s mikazuki, and it would be remiss of him to simply say that it’s impossible because it theoretically shouldn’t be done. the rules of should and shouldn’t are rarely in his considerations.]
It is good of you to be able to adjust with the times... but the power to adjust the times yourself is in your hand.
And yet... I cannot help but recall a conversation I had in the very beginning - that perhaps those who are best suited for these tasks are the ones who lack an agenda when exercising it.
Ah, there is nothing about it that is simple - there are too many consequences that may be unforeseen, where even the slightest ripple might cause an unexpected result that could throw everything off course.
All beings can be so... fickle.
[thoughtfully, like he’s thinking back on his own life experiences]
Do you not think that you would possess even more power than your Primeval Gods? Do you truly not want it?
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In truth, it is a question that I would like to pose to all of you.
Even if it is not meant to be, I like to know what worlds you would all dream of, if you got the chance to shape them to your will.
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[well that sounds like a fun philosophical thing to talk about]
Is there nothing more that you want out of your life?
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I guess I have trouble imagining a feasible wish.
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Oh...? Then do you have an infeasible wish in mind?
Or does something bind you from dreaming of what you desire without limit?
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[if mikazuki had to hazard a guess about what might be making it harder for shess]
Could you not give yourself a simple temporary reprieve?
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[it's not fighting for the world that's the hard part.]
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May I ask where the difficulties lie?
[he’s always here to lend shess an ear okay
with the time they have left anyway]
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[altering history, taking back a soul that's potentially been recycled already... not exactly things he should touch carelessly.]
And for anything long-term... given what I've been dealt and the cards I have to play, there isn't really anything tangible I could wish to change.
[what could he wish for? for his mother to not be abusive? for his clanmates to not be dicks sometimes? for sura society as a whole to be different?
he would've had a far happier life had airavata lived, but it's too late to think about that now.]
My place is with the Kinnara clan. I've learned to make do with both the good and the bad of it.
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.... timelines are rather fickle things. To determine who truly earns a spot in the place of history, who is allowed to live and die... it’s not as clean as one might think. Circumstances may change to allow for different parties to live and for different events to happen -
But I suppose that would be something that you would have trouble orchestrating for the first time without prior experience. It is true that you may lose some part of what you have now as well.
[especially changing something so far back in the past - that’s a bit trickier in terms of how history can turn out
but it’s mikazuki, and it would be remiss of him to simply say that it’s impossible because it theoretically shouldn’t be done. the rules of should and shouldn’t are rarely in his considerations.]
It is good of you to be able to adjust with the times... but the power to adjust the times yourself is in your hand.
And yet... I cannot help but recall a conversation I had in the very beginning - that perhaps those who are best suited for these tasks are the ones who lack an agenda when exercising it.
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[everything about his world is just. complicated.]
Perhaps.
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All beings can be so... fickle.
[thoughtfully, like he’s thinking back on his own life experiences]
Do you not think that you would possess even more power than your Primeval Gods? Do you truly not want it?
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[he says that easily.]
But I've had more than enough experience dealing with gods to know that I have no desire to end up like them.
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[perhaps it’s just lune’s abundance of faith speaking but - ]
I do not know if I would agree with that.
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Why ask for more than what I need?
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[not a case that mikazuki thinks that applies to shess but.]
It’s a perfectly safe choice.
In truth - I am pleased with any choice that brings you happiness, and most pleased with the choice that brings you the most happiness.
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Well, thank you.
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[tbh]
Nonetheless, you are welcome.
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[rather easily - ]
I have chosen to place my faith in you.
I have yet to regret it, and do not anticipate that I will.
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Despite being treated rather kindly in my existence -
I do not often tend toward flattery.
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Honestly, the amount of affection you have for others astounds me, sometimes.
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Of my traits, I did not think such a thing would be impressive.
[HE’S MOSTLY JUST HAVING A GOOD TIME?]
You are rather patient yourself, after all.
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