[ Praise or hunger satisfy Sebastian equally. He bows his head to accept the compliment graciously, though with it, he’s thinking much the same as Set. It’s a delightful little distraction and (in his opinion) a great deal more fun than simply stealing Sand. If this Island offered bloodsport, perhaps his opinion would differ, but. In that, they’re also similar.
Fitting, then that “his” card would come up, and Sebastian joins in the laughter. ]
Dear me! I am so very glad you cut the deck, lest you accuse me of being a cheat!
[ He teases, naturally. Cheating might have been something he was considering… But now, no, he’s sure he won’t. The natural flow of the cards is too good to sully with deception. ]
And so, the Devil himself. When reversed, it speaks of releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, and detachment. So, all together…
[ Sebastian hums out a thoughtful, melodic note as he considers them in tandem, then looks up to Set as he explains. An interesting combination indeed for the god of war, and with how Sebastian fits the pieces together, a beautifully ironic reading from a devil’s mouth. ]
Why, the three speak to power and your relationship to it. The Emperor and Devil reversed give question. What is your power, the Emperor asks, and the Devil asks what you will do to keep hold of it. [ And even saying it, despite himself, Sebastian feels a pang of hunger that almost aches in his teeth. His promise will be kept, but with the cards posing a question like that… He does wonder. He wants to feel the taste of such determination. ] Free yourself from the chains that bind you and seize the power which you are owed, for no longer do you need to give yours away. Ah, but how?
[ He taps the Strength card. ]
Here. Strength. But despite its name, it does not mean your physical strength, for that is the Chariot, in fact. This card tells you to look within for what you need. Not blood and war, but your softer powers of influence and persuasion. Your will itself will be the sharpest tool you possess.
[ Sebastian draws back, not yet drawing his next card, as he has a feeling Set might have a reaction to that reading. It’s also one that he’s personally interested in. ]
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Fitting, then that “his” card would come up, and Sebastian joins in the laughter. ]
Dear me! I am so very glad you cut the deck, lest you accuse me of being a cheat!
[ He teases, naturally. Cheating might have been something he was considering… But now, no, he’s sure he won’t. The natural flow of the cards is too good to sully with deception. ]
And so, the Devil himself. When reversed, it speaks of releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, and detachment. So, all together…
[ Sebastian hums out a thoughtful, melodic note as he considers them in tandem, then looks up to Set as he explains. An interesting combination indeed for the god of war, and with how Sebastian fits the pieces together, a beautifully ironic reading from a devil’s mouth. ]
Why, the three speak to power and your relationship to it. The Emperor and Devil reversed give question. What is your power, the Emperor asks, and the Devil asks what you will do to keep hold of it. [ And even saying it, despite himself, Sebastian feels a pang of hunger that almost aches in his teeth. His promise will be kept, but with the cards posing a question like that… He does wonder. He wants to feel the taste of such determination. ] Free yourself from the chains that bind you and seize the power which you are owed, for no longer do you need to give yours away. Ah, but how?
[ He taps the Strength card. ]
Here. Strength. But despite its name, it does not mean your physical strength, for that is the Chariot, in fact. This card tells you to look within for what you need. Not blood and war, but your softer powers of influence and persuasion. Your will itself will be the sharpest tool you possess.
[ Sebastian draws back, not yet drawing his next card, as he has a feeling Set might have a reaction to that reading. It’s also one that he’s personally interested in. ]
An amusing thing, is it not?