Don't apologize. You've only had a glimpse at the full breadth of my appetites, anyways.
[ Lofty bastard.
The thing is, Sebastian may be a self-described 'demon', but the manner in which he functions and the way he provides sincerity is similar to Set's experience; gods promise and vow and curse, and are held to the word they give by the very fabric of reality. Maat exists in many different forms, and simply because Egypt's land no longer exists, does not mean that the composition of Set's being is not vibrantly held to the standards of order. Or, in his case, the lurid, thin line between order and chaos.
So, Sebastian swears that he only wishes for a sampling -- this time -- and Set finds that acceptable. He is sincere, and he is not hiding his intentions among the foliage of his speech and actions. Set curls a hand around his chin, pressing his knuckles into the space just below the swell of his bottom lip, considering; then, he nods. Acceptable. Agreeable.
Honestly, the fact that Sebastian even has a soul is a curious thing to the god of war. He must have one, if he functions as a Shard-Bearer in Kenos. What, then, he wonders, is the true structure of a soul, and will a win for him mean he can examine the soul of kkw in closer detail. The ones who teem and fester within him may benefit from his learning, and he is -- infinitely curious, undeniable in his single-mindedness at times. ]
We'll play a simple game, using these. [ And he reaches into his pocket, drawing out a small, worn deck of what appear to be Tarot cards. ]
I have played this a few times at the Last Dance, and found it entertaining each time. We will draw the major arcana, one by one, and lay it between us until all cards are removed from the deck. Each card has an associated number which represents its point value -- zero to 21. However, these cards are used in upright and reversed positions as well. Drawing a card in its reversed position subtracts that many points from our score. The one with the most points at the end wins.
[ It's simple and direct, like him. There is an element of randomization to it, and a risk of rising and falling at the whim of the draw. The only skill, therefore, is found in their ability to lure 'fate'. ( Or maybe in deceit, should either of them find a method of doing that. Set does not explicitly ask for a fair game, and perhaps he does not expect one. Not ever. From anyone. ) ]
Would you like a single game, or the best two out of three?
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Lofty bastard.The thing is, Sebastian may be a self-described 'demon', but the manner in which he functions and the way he provides sincerity is similar to Set's experience; gods promise and vow and curse, and are held to the word they give by the very fabric of reality. Maat exists in many different forms, and simply because Egypt's land no longer exists, does not mean that the composition of Set's being is not vibrantly held to the standards of order. Or, in his case, the lurid, thin line between order and chaos.
So, Sebastian swears that he only wishes for a sampling -- this time -- and Set finds that acceptable. He is sincere, and he is not hiding his intentions among the foliage of his speech and actions. Set curls a hand around his chin, pressing his knuckles into the space just below the swell of his bottom lip, considering; then, he nods. Acceptable. Agreeable.
Honestly, the fact that Sebastian even has a soul is a curious thing to the god of war. He must have one, if he functions as a Shard-Bearer in Kenos. What, then, he wonders, is the true structure of a soul, and will a win for him mean he can examine the soul of kkw in closer detail. The ones who teem and fester within him may benefit from his learning, and he is -- infinitely curious, undeniable in his single-mindedness at times. ]
We'll play a simple game, using these. [ And he reaches into his pocket, drawing out a small, worn deck of what appear to be Tarot cards. ]
I have played this a few times at the Last Dance, and found it entertaining each time. We will draw the major arcana, one by one, and lay it between us until all cards are removed from the deck. Each card has an associated number which represents its point value -- zero to 21. However, these cards are used in upright and reversed positions as well. Drawing a card in its reversed position subtracts that many points from our score. The one with the most points at the end wins.
[ It's simple and direct, like him. There is an element of randomization to it, and a risk of rising and falling at the whim of the draw. The only skill, therefore, is found in their ability to lure 'fate'. ( Or maybe in deceit, should either of them find a method of doing that. Set does not explicitly ask for a fair game, and perhaps he does not expect one. Not ever. From anyone. ) ]
Would you like a single game, or the best two out of three?