"They do." He agrees, because she really is right. Some things can't be freely given, and trust is one of those. But here no one can get him punished for what he's just said, and so he'll give her that much.
He has some explaining to do, so he does go ahead and at last pour a finger of scotch into the glass, taking the smallest sip to taste it and deciding he likes it even if it isn't his usual drink.
"It's a long, long story. Ancient war- one side wants control of people, make sure they do what they're told. The other side things people should have more freedom than that, decide what they want, how to live, not be subject to the control of others." It's a very basic explanation. "My brotherhood believe in the freedom. The other group believe in control. Really, you need a balance of both, but trying to reach a compromise is... well. There's always people wanting more power."
He pauses, for another drink. To let her think on it, ask questions if she wants. He knows it sounds strange, but then again, it sounds strange to him that the whole of society has collapsed in on itself.
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Date: 2022-10-27 12:50 pm (UTC)He has some explaining to do, so he does go ahead and at last pour a finger of scotch into the glass, taking the smallest sip to taste it and deciding he likes it even if it isn't his usual drink.
"It's a long, long story. Ancient war- one side wants control of people, make sure they do what they're told. The other side things people should have more freedom than that, decide what they want, how to live, not be subject to the control of others." It's a very basic explanation. "My brotherhood believe in the freedom. The other group believe in control. Really, you need a balance of both, but trying to reach a compromise is... well. There's always people wanting more power."
He pauses, for another drink. To let her think on it, ask questions if she wants. He knows it sounds strange, but then again, it sounds strange to him that the whole of society has collapsed in on itself.