People see a face like this, and they see a monster. Wherever I go, mothers hide their children, merchants close their shutters, people call the city watch... As long I'm like this, I can't live among people.
But there's one more thing I must ask. If methods of making chimeras are known in your world... do your people know of a way to unmake one? To restore a chimera to its original state?
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hardrocklife) wrote2023-02-05 03:34 pm
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A man who knew my desire for strength approached me. Said he would grant that wish... and then did so in his own twisted way.
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People see a face like this, and they see a monster. Wherever I go, mothers hide their children, merchants close their shutters, people call the city watch... As long I'm like this, I can't live among people.
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Your face is not monstrous to my eyes. Unusual, but not poor to look upon. My House, my people, would welcome you. But I do think I understand you.
[she swallows hard, and says quietly.]
I am also a chimera, in a sense. It does not show on my face, but I nonetheless pay the price for it.
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A chimera...? You, too?
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It is not something I can speak much on. But - yes, that is a word I would use to describe it.
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The combination is unimportant. I would prefer not to speak on it, suffice to say that it has been this way since I was a child.
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[He rises to his feet.]
But there's one more thing I must ask. If methods of making chimeras are known in your world... do your people know of a way to unmake one? To restore a chimera to its original state?
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[she frowns.]
I do not know any method, nor am I seeking one. I wish it were otherwise.
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[It's the answer he expected, so he shouldn't be too disappointed. But he still is -- a little.]
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He'll nod, regarding her with a grateful look. Then he abruptly takes his leave. Bye.]