Audience: SQX

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Comments

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It is like this for perhaps fewer of you than one may think. Indulgence is not always such a simple concept-- someone aligned with wrath might prefer to keep their temper in check, under most circumstances. Envy may not make them feel much better, and pride may harm the self as well. The results of gluttonous indulgence, too, may not make one feel well.

All of them have their other sides, Qingxuan.

[shiftingwinds]

[


this is the face of someone who is like what? really? because honestly, most of her indulgences so far have been pretty good.]

Oh... I didn't realize.

[probe]

You have had an easier time of it than some, it is true. But mine is not the only sin which may feel unfair to others; it is only the one most easily viewed as such.

In any case, those assigned to it may still indulge in other manners, so long as they participate in their own to at least some degree. They need not rely completely upon despair.

[shiftingwinds]

...I'm glad to hear that, at least. Thank you, Despair.

[probe]

[unsurprisingly, they wave that off.]

You required an explanation, and it has been provided. Was there anything else?

[shiftingwinds]

There's not really anything else I need, know. But I hope you're doing well.

[probe]

Do you believe I should not be? Save for needing to deal with many of you, the sin I represent hardly means I spend all my time weeping to myself, you know.

[shiftingwinds]

Well, no, I mean...

[a beat.]

You... do have to deal with us. I'm sure that's, um, difficult. We're all very eccentric!

[probe]

No worse than what I have dealt with in the past, I assure you. There is one singular difference, however, in that I cannot simply be rid of you as I find it necessary.

[shiftingwinds]

...ahaha, that's true. [another beat] Would... you prefer it if I left you be, then?

[probe]

You do make for less... unpleasant company than many of the others, I suppose, though it is also due in part to what you are.

[shiftingwinds]

Oh? Do you like gods better than mortals?

[probe]

I cannot say I have met your particular sort of god before, but in general- something along those lines, yes.

[shiftingwinds]

Ahaha, I suppose that's fair enough! You must live an interesting life, if you're familiar with other sorts of gods.

[probe]

Familiar with those who are longer-lived, is perhaps more accurate.

[shiftingwinds]

I see, I see.

[a beat]

...do you and Ming-xiong get along?

[probe]

I am not particularly displeased by him. We have rarely spoken, however, so to say we get along would perhaps be a stretch.

[shiftingwinds]

He's not a man of many words, that's true. [...] I'm sure you'd get along if you spoke more, but - he doesn't often look for conversation.

[probe]

Hardly surprising-- but neither am I in the habit of pursuing those with little interest, if I am not given cause to.

[shiftingwinds]

Ahaha, I suppose that's fair enough! ...well, I can't say I've got little interest - so I'll keep seeking you out to talk, until you get sick and tired of me.

[probe]

Well, you have not yet found your limits.

[a slight pause.]

Mind you, I do not encourage seeking them, either.

[she can keep messaging, For Now.]

[shiftingwinds]

Ahaha! I'll try to stay within those limits - I'd really much rather be friends with you than have you tell me to go away!