That is because mine motives are different from yours. As a god, your ambitions are tethered to those who worship and revere you. I have no such responsibility nor desire to concern mineself with the masses.

[ if he didn't reckon it would upset the sandling, he would severe the leaf from its stem. instead, he releases it from his grip as he looks over at his companion. ]

However, I too have faced disappointments and betrayals. I am not as insusceptible to misplaced hope as you may think.