[not that he would have been particularly bothered had it failed to work out, either, but.]
And now that the idea has been firmly planted, others may act on it, or the very fact it happened at all may serve to make tensions rise-- which only begets further troubles.
Hm. So you think it'll happen again? Surely all of this nonsense with that trial and what will happen to that child will dissuade people from even trying?
But what's the point? That kid thought he was going to get his wish faster, but he just made more problems for everyone else, including himself. Even if you killed someone, what would you really get out of it?
The answer varies, but inevitably they do think they will get something out of it. That they'll be different, that they ever have been any different from one another.
They are ever too shortsighted to look far enough ahead.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, asking that of an immortal. Honestly, I've seen the worst of what humanity has to offer. Selfishness is hardy an uncommon trait. But still...
I believe most would, depending on the length of such a death. If measured in years, for example, it becomes harder to predict; some would also take a slow but less painful death over a short and violent one.
Would you only take a short one if it were relatively painless as well, or would you rather burn out quickly no matter how it happened?
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[The detective who is now dead. Hansa heaves a sigh in reply, turning to Emet-Selch.]
I guess we have our blessings to thank that it all worked out at the end, despite...everything.
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[not that he would have been particularly bothered had it failed to work out, either, but.]
And now that the idea has been firmly planted, others may act on it, or the very fact it happened at all may serve to make tensions rise-- which only begets further troubles.
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Hm. So you think it'll happen again? Surely all of this nonsense with that trial and what will happen to that child will dissuade people from even trying?
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They are ever too shortsighted to look far enough ahead.
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[He lets out a short huff.]
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, asking that of an immortal. Honestly, I've seen the worst of what humanity has to offer. Selfishness is hardy an uncommon trait. But still...
One wants to hope that isn't the case, right?
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[He gives Emet-Selch a long glance, his eyebrows furrowed.]
Tell me. Is there anything you hope for? I suppose I can guess that you have hopes for restoring the history of your people, but...
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[-but he doesn't offer up more than that, for the time being.]
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At least that. I'd think it would be sad, if you had nothing in life to look forward to. That would be like...another form of death.
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[Hm.]
Death is much simpler, though, you're right. Honestly, I'd choose a quick and easy death over one that's slow and drawn-out any day.
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Would you only take a short one if it were relatively painless as well, or would you rather burn out quickly no matter how it happened?
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[He lets out a huff, almost amused.]
I don't care about pain. Let my death happen as it will. Knowing who I am, I think it'll likely be more violent than not. That's fine with me.
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[there's a slight hint of amusement in his own tone, at that.]
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I'll take that as a compliment, especially coming an immortal.
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[he waves a hand, dismissively. no confirmation on that.]
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[He got complimented by Emet-Selch. :3]