If my understanding of chess is correct, we're barely more than pawns that were promoted to bishops, not even a queen. It's just that your pieces are on the other side of the board from mine.
But you asked first, and it's obvious from how you did that you've experienced it, before.
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… Helpless god-like beings, capable of intervening only at certain times, bound to watch otherwise.
[ Yeah, sometimes your reaction is entertaining homicide? ]
It must drive you mad.
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All of the rest are younger than I am. They've seen less, and they've been in a position of being forced to only watch and never intervene less.
[ so, yes and no, at the same time. ]
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No matter how many times one goes through it, the emotions are there.
[ Grumble. ]
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It doesn't go away, no. But it's easier to weather when you've faced it before.
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[ Will we handshake over weariness. ]
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[ probably ]
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It must be worth all of this.
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[ hm ]
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[ so what do they mean ]
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[ watchers be watching and also perceiving ]
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Why care about my story? I am only a pawn in this conflict.
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But you asked first, and it's obvious from how you did that you've experienced it, before.
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I made sure my time being helpless was shorter with each attempt. [ … ] It’s worth it.
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baraqiel regards him and niah silently, for a moment, before inclining their head. ]
I respect that. [ said simply. ] It is worth it.
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... Then we will see if your ambitions bear fruit.