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asgardeventide2013-01-13 07:57 pm
dreamspinning) wrote in asgardeventide2013-01-13 07:57 pm
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[The video feed starts focused in close on a pale blue eye, darting from side to side as its owner attempts to discover if the feed is on. Once that’s apparently ascertained, the picture zooms back to show a face half cloaked in shadow, long pale hair covering what shadows do not. It is a man, perhaps in his mid-twenties, still fine-boned and almost delicate looking, and he is sitting in a dim room, lit only by a single candle.]
Well.
[The voice is higher than one might expect, smooth and cultured. He smiles, and it is at once amused and sharp.]
In light of what we have so recently been told, I have questions for you, my fellow Children of the Child-Worlds. I asked them of Loki, and he made me no answer, so I will ask them of you.
[His expression changes, amusement given way to curiosity, his visible eye seemingly staring straight into the viewer, unblinking. Some might find it a bit unnerving. His voice, though, is calm.]
Why do so many consider the gods liars? Have things they promised come to pass?
And if we fail, what more will be lost than what would be lost if we did nothing?
[after a few seconds, the feed cuts.]
Well.
[The voice is higher than one might expect, smooth and cultured. He smiles, and it is at once amused and sharp.]
In light of what we have so recently been told, I have questions for you, my fellow Children of the Child-Worlds. I asked them of Loki, and he made me no answer, so I will ask them of you.
[His expression changes, amusement given way to curiosity, his visible eye seemingly staring straight into the viewer, unblinking. Some might find it a bit unnerving. His voice, though, is calm.]
Why do so many consider the gods liars? Have things they promised come to pass?
And if we fail, what more will be lost than what would be lost if we did nothing?
[after a few seconds, the feed cuts.]
[Video]
[(Really?)
You win, what a shock! Clearly he was the oldest!]
You must be very self-sacrificing if you are willing to go through all of that for your world.
[It is a very noble idea and he does respect the opinion a great deal.]
I just feel the others should be able to make that decision for themselves, without the trickery.
It's been a very lively debate signore. I would not say I understand the politics of it all but it was nice to hear your opinion. You have given me much to think about.
[But he still thinks what the God did to people was unnecessarily cruel. That has not changed.]
Since you brought it up, I should have said this long before but... ah, we were having such a good conversation!
[He bowed politely.]
I am Leonardo da Vinci. It is a pleasure to meet you, signore.
[Video]
I cannot say I would think of fighting for survival as self-sacrificing, but it is quite a compliment.
It has been interesting to learn the thoughts of others.
[even if he finds that he disagrees entirely, it is still interesting to know]
I am Ushahin Dreamspinner. You have given me something to think about as well, Leonardo da Vinci.