For now. It will serve, as I pursue my greater goal.
[ His voice draws closer to Aodh, as he settles his weight along the arm of the dragon's chair and leans in with mischievous smile and crescent eyes, looking all-too smug. Purchasing power will only get him so far, if he can't acquire the means to outfit his militia against the threats simmering in the distance ( not even simmering, anymore; they are at the door, snatching Augmented from their beds, and it must be stopped ).
Set lingers there, thoughtful and curious as ever β the exact opposite of Aodh, who exists in such a state of confident apathy that he envies him. The god of war knows his own power, but there have always been other gods before him. Ones that cannot, in any way, relate to humans. Ones that are more indelible archetype than conscious effort. ]
Well, your assistance would always be appreciated. It might be much more involvement than you'd be willing to provide, however I would be an idiot not to ask of you β I do have concerns which are stirring me to prepare against a storm on the horizon. You remember last month, yes? Our fellows who vanished away and came back so thoroughly subdued?
[ he is quiet for a steadfast moment, sensing the warmth of the godling's proximity to him.
it is true that aodh has no interest in the militia set is building, a pursuit vastly different from his own. nevertheless, it is also true that he has quite enjoyed watching its development and is rather taken with the prospect of it eventually culminating in potential violent chaos and warfare.
is it something he cares to invest in though? certainly, not without a price.
he lowers his arm, his face angling slightly to the side as he regards the sandling from where he perches so comfortably atop the arm of his lounge chair. ] I lack the amount of credits you seek to maintain your militia. [ outside of a few commissions for the valentia, he hasn't exactly bothered to earn numis. ] However, if you desire gold [ he manifests a gold coin between his fingers. ] or gemstones, [ next, several diamonds appear within the palm of his other hand. ] then it shan't be a challenge for me to provide. [ child's play, really. arguably, his powers could be put to better uses. ]
Yes, I am aware. They were taken away to be... [ what's the word for it? ] reconditioned. [ he doesn't feel one way or another about it though. ]
What about to help me obtain a business license? Would you have enough for that?
[ Not that he doesn't have his own efforts, and passive income from Silco.
What's more important than finances is the support of Augmented and Karterians alike, bolstering his attempt at vying for power, prestige, access to the government and its rank and file. Others can dilly-dally with the lesser classes, but Set will aim for the people with power and security β an unpopular option, but one that he feels would be dangerous not to approach. He hasn't the ego of do-gooders and heroic-types, who would wrinkle their nose and refuse, he's an opportunistic bastard. ]
They are enhancing their ability to control even you and I, Aodh. [ He drapes his fingers down, brushing along the spot on the dragon's neck where he thinks his Augmenter might reside. ] They are fine-tuning it, where brute force fails, they rely on trickery. I will rip this thing from my throat and die before I break my vow to my people, but I would rather rip their throats out long before I reach that point.
[ Leaning down, he snags one of the gold coins and holds it up between them with a wry smile. ]
I think it will be fun, to rise to a challenge such as this. It seems dire, but it is not insurmountable. And I do not lose. Losing means I could not find you your mate, after all!
[ if set is able to exchange gold or gems, then he could easily obtain a business license from whatever credit he receives for them, but if it's current credits aodh possesses himself, then it really depends on how high the fee is. ]
You are right, I am rather interested in ridding mineself of their control. [ he understands why patho-gen needs the insurance but they're becoming increasingly bolder and even if it has yet to impact him directly, he would be a fool to wait for such a day to come to pass before he acts on it. ] Are you seeking for talents through your militia who may be able to either disable or tweak the Augmenters within us then?
[ noticeably no comment on the search for his mate because that endeavor has not gone well for him thus far. ]
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[ His voice draws closer to Aodh, as he settles his weight along the arm of the dragon's chair and leans in with mischievous smile and crescent eyes, looking all-too smug. Purchasing power will only get him so far, if he can't acquire the means to outfit his militia against the threats simmering in the distance ( not even simmering, anymore; they are at the door, snatching Augmented from their beds, and it must be stopped ).
Set lingers there, thoughtful and curious as ever β the exact opposite of Aodh, who exists in such a state of confident apathy that he envies him. The god of war knows his own power, but there have always been other gods before him. Ones that cannot, in any way, relate to humans. Ones that are more indelible archetype than conscious effort. ]
Well, your assistance would always be appreciated. It might be much more involvement than you'd be willing to provide, however I would be an idiot not to ask of you β I do have concerns which are stirring me to prepare against a storm on the horizon. You remember last month, yes? Our fellows who vanished away and came back so thoroughly subdued?
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it is true that aodh has no interest in the militia set is building, a pursuit vastly different from his own. nevertheless, it is also true that he has quite enjoyed watching its development and is rather taken with the prospect of it eventually culminating in potential violent chaos and warfare.
is it something he cares to invest in though? certainly, not without a price.
he lowers his arm, his face angling slightly to the side as he regards the sandling from where he perches so comfortably atop the arm of his lounge chair. ] I lack the amount of credits you seek to maintain your militia. [ outside of a few commissions for the valentia, he hasn't exactly bothered to earn numis. ] However, if you desire gold [ he manifests a gold coin between his fingers. ] or gemstones, [ next, several diamonds appear within the palm of his other hand. ] then it shan't be a challenge for me to provide. [ child's play, really. arguably, his powers could be put to better uses. ]
Yes, I am aware. They were taken away to be... [ what's the word for it? ] reconditioned. [ he doesn't feel one way or another about it though. ]
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[ Not that he doesn't have his own efforts, and passive income from Silco.
What's more important than finances is the support of Augmented and Karterians alike, bolstering his attempt at vying for power, prestige, access to the government and its rank and file. Others can dilly-dally with the lesser classes, but Set will aim for the people with power and security β an unpopular option, but one that he feels would be dangerous not to approach. He hasn't the ego of do-gooders and heroic-types, who would wrinkle their nose and refuse, he's an opportunistic bastard. ]
They are enhancing their ability to control even you and I, Aodh. [ He drapes his fingers down, brushing along the spot on the dragon's neck where he thinks his Augmenter might reside. ] They are fine-tuning it, where brute force fails, they rely on trickery. I will rip this thing from my throat and die before I break my vow to my people, but I would rather rip their throats out long before I reach that point.
[ Leaning down, he snags one of the gold coins and holds it up between them with a wry smile. ]
I think it will be fun, to rise to a challenge such as this. It seems dire, but it is not insurmountable. And I do not lose. Losing means I could not find you your mate, after all!
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[ if set is able to exchange gold or gems, then he could easily obtain a business license from whatever credit he receives for them, but if it's current credits aodh possesses himself, then it really depends on how high the fee is. ]
You are right, I am rather interested in ridding mineself of their control. [ he understands why patho-gen needs the insurance but they're becoming increasingly bolder and even if it has yet to impact him directly, he would be a fool to wait for such a day to come to pass before he acts on it. ] Are you seeking for talents through your militia who may be able to either disable or tweak the Augmenters within us then?
[ noticeably no comment on the search for his mate because that endeavor has not gone well for him thus far. ]