[SE] Roots Take Hold (Open)

"Yes...I was told there was a war 300 years ago. That The Voice was an 'Acquired', though I am not sure what that is...that she was a human that has become a God." Abasi shrugged, sure he did not have the whole story. "I am aware these histories are often complex and will change dependant on who I speak to, so I am seeing what each person in turns says to me." Language about 'wiping the Ascended from the world one by one' seemed rather violent. Though Abasi supposed if the line was so well drawn and Jigano aligned with the Old Gods... "So I take it you make an enemy of these Ascended? Have...any died by your hands? I do not believe I have met one yet." From all the scaremongering he'd heard so far, he was imagining beastly creatures, grey skin and wicked eyes. He listened to the history of the monarchy with a troubled look on his face. It was so unlike his world he really had no idea who he felt was in the right; not necessarily Ronin just because the people chose him. After all, it was Gods who imbued rulers with their powers, he thought. Not the lowly serfs. But Jigano did not seem to be fond of power structures like the ones back in his home, so he did not say anything, just listened and thought to ask Loren a little more later. "I have spoken to Phoebe. Though she seemed a busy woman, and..." Abasi trailed off simply shaking his head, not wanting to say he felt a little embarrassed speaking to her after asking for a baby fortune. "Perhaps I can seek out this Amalia. I worry if I spoke to Ronin I may loosen my tongue about his rule and say something wrong." A B A S I The birds are mocking me They call to be heard The birds are mocking me They curse my return