It's pride, isn't it? [ simple enough? but maybe the definition is slightly different... ] Winning at challenges, suppressing those who I don't find my equal, and generally holding myself above others—that's the sort of thing you're looking for, right?
[ he'll cross his arms before continuing. ]
But what if I cheat my way to the top? Is that still prideful?
[ because sometimes you just want someone dead that badly. ]
I just wanted to check what the fine print had to say about this sort of thing. If I'm breaking rules, I want to make sure I'm not going to break the ones that would get me disqualified.
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But we're similarly aligned. [so they're here.]
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I'll keep that in mind.
[ time to see who will bug him the most?? but for the real reason for him to be here. ]
Are there any particular boons for indulging more than others? I'm sure doing little won't help anyone's case.
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There might be. It depends on what you do.
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[ he'll cross his arms before continuing. ]
But what if I cheat my way to the top? Is that still prideful?
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Yes. It is. Your desire is more important than anybody else's, correct? What would you do to make sure you make it to the end to receive your prize?
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Anything.
[ because sometimes you just want someone dead that badly. ]
I just wanted to check what the fine print had to say about this sort of thing. If I'm breaking rules, I want to make sure I'm not going to break the ones that would get me disqualified.
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[firmly said.] The only rule is to indulge, and even that is a strong suggestion. You decide what indulgence means.
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[ no rules though? that's nice. he can roll with that for sure. ]
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Did I answer your question, Trafalgar Law? Or do you have more?
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That was my main question. But before we go our ways, should I refer to you by Pride or do you have another name that you'd prefer to go by?
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Pride is fine, for now.
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Right; then Pride, we'll talk to another time.
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