[Even if it was an imitation, and the hurt was still there, it probably counted as an improvement. Shaking his head, he leans over to put his own drink down, out of the way. He probably would get to it later, once it was well and truly cold, but even in his marginally improved state, the Ascian had little inclination for much of anything.]
And why wouldn't I respect you? [Straightening back up, he glances sideways at her.] You've undone more work and more Ascians in your meager lifespan than any mortal who's ever existed. I don't have to like it, [A dismissive wave.] but it would be useless to not recognize it.
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[Even if it was an imitation, and the hurt was still there, it probably counted as an improvement. Shaking his head, he leans over to put his own drink down, out of the way. He probably would get to it later, once it was well and truly cold, but even in his marginally improved state, the Ascian had little inclination for much of anything.]
And why wouldn't I respect you? [Straightening back up, he glances sideways at her.] You've undone more work and more Ascians in your meager lifespan than any mortal who's ever existed. I don't have to like it, [A dismissive wave.] but it would be useless to not recognize it.