[Even if Tezcatlipoca is truly a god who avoids lying, Liem suspects him of, at the very least, being misleading with his answer. His understanding of the relationship gods have with mortal matters is that the checks and balances keeping them from writing history according to their own whims are, essentially, each other. In their current setting, where the only other god is down here tussling with mortals like everyone else, he thinks Tezcatlipoca’s “nudges” have less to do with cosmic order and more with a lack of power on his end.
But it would be far too cheeky to voice that thought aloud.]
Nevertheless, I believe I will endeavour to keep out of your claws.
[He’s managed to avoid dissipation for a good long while now, and despite the god’s assurances, he’d prefer to maintain the streak.]
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But it would be far too cheeky to voice that thought aloud.]
Nevertheless, I believe I will endeavour to keep out of your claws.
[He’s managed to avoid dissipation for a good long while now, and despite the god’s assurances, he’d prefer to maintain the streak.]