[The first part of the Exarch's message draws an anticipated ire, but not much in the way of surprise. To be compared to mortals was ever an insult, but it was an expected thing to hear from someone without the experience of eternity, without having lived in the world as it once was. Who was blind to the souls around them. Yes, he was quite similar to mortals in terms of emotion, he'd never denied that. His motivations were eminently comprehensible. But to reduce him to that....
But he doesn't try to argue the point. He'd asked for the Exarch's thoughts and received them, and they were something he would consider.
And then there was the rest.
...well. K'rihnn hadn't mentioned that, in his summary of events. There's a flash of annoyance at the omission, but it's not too hard for Emet-Selch to understand why he'd left it out. An attempt to protect the Exarch, to allow the Ascian to believe that he'd had little to do with events at the end, to avoid attracting further attentions. Even if he disapproved, Emet-Selch could understand, which made it easier to tolerate.
It's likewise some minutes before he replies. There are several times he begins writing something, then deletes it, dissatisfied.]
All things considered, you've been downright civil towards me, haven't you? I admire your restraint.
Thank you for your honesty.
[Emet-Selch felt no shred of guilt nor dismay at the knowledge that he'd apparently tortured the man in his future. He could easily believe it, was probably trying to extract information (and a part of him wondered if his future self had learned anything useful...).
But it did make things more complicated. The Exarch had an entirely comprehensible grudge against him, and the Ascian wasn't certain how it would manifest. That was slightly worrying. A man with mysterious powers, knowledge, and a personal vendetta against him? The Warriors' influence would probably prevent him from doing something too lethal, but--
Was it going to be safe to eat the food he left out....]
Still, that's useful to know. It sounds as though my hospitality directly led to my demise. If I can take this knowledge with me somehow, perhaps we can both avoid an unpleasant fate.
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But he doesn't try to argue the point. He'd asked for the Exarch's thoughts and received them, and they were something he would consider.
And then there was the rest.
...well. K'rihnn hadn't mentioned that, in his summary of events. There's a flash of annoyance at the omission, but it's not too hard for Emet-Selch to understand why he'd left it out. An attempt to protect the Exarch, to allow the Ascian to believe that he'd had little to do with events at the end, to avoid attracting further attentions. Even if he disapproved, Emet-Selch could understand, which made it easier to tolerate.
It's likewise some minutes before he replies. There are several times he begins writing something, then deletes it, dissatisfied.]
All things considered, you've been downright civil towards me, haven't you? I admire your restraint.
Thank you for your honesty.
[Emet-Selch felt no shred of guilt nor dismay at the knowledge that he'd apparently tortured the man in his future. He could easily believe it, was probably trying to extract information (and a part of him wondered if his future self had learned anything useful...).
But it did make things more complicated. The Exarch had an entirely comprehensible grudge against him, and the Ascian wasn't certain how it would manifest. That was slightly worrying. A man with mysterious powers, knowledge, and a personal vendetta against him? The Warriors' influence would probably prevent him from doing something too lethal, but--
Was it going to be safe to eat the food he left out....]
Still, that's useful to know. It sounds as though my hospitality directly led to my demise. If I can take this knowledge with me somehow, perhaps we can both avoid an unpleasant fate.