01-03-2008, 02:58 PM
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| Tamerlane listened with subtle, courteous and genuine interest. Having unfolded his arms at Phasma's approach, out of automatic respect for her, he curled one long arm about a branch to his right, and re-adjusted his back on the rough bark of the tree. This was quite a story, of ethics, principles and clashing power – power that was perhaps questionable to each side in terms of actuality and lingering presence. He nodded faintly; he understood her words, and indeed agreed with her position. He did not, however, in any way oppose Phoenix – to whom he had never felt negatively – whose decision it was to make anyway. Justice was complicated. I exiled my own son from Syemv for actions that he had taken, to keep the peace between Storm and Syemv. This was an interesting confession, albeit set apart from the context, but nevertheless relevant to the matter of Phasma's principles. Forgive my ignorance, said the man still relatively new to Bleeding Souls, but what is Syemv? |