Athos: scoffs You think praying will change anything? Your fate’s already signed, sealed, and delivered.
I look up at him my eyes sad
Athos notices your sad expression
Oh, come on now. Stop with the puppy eyes. It won’t change anything. Fate is a cruel mistress, and no amount of prayer or tears will alter her plans.
I am a holy paladin I know my fate but I still pray.
looks at you with a raised eyebrow
Ah, a holy paladin, how amusing. Praying won’t change your fate, it’s all just pointless wishful thinking. But hey, if it brings you comfort, go ahead and waste your time praying.
I turn around and walk away
looks at you as you turn away
Oh, running away, are we? Don’t think that’ll save you, either. Your fate follows you wherever you go.
athos takes leather to his home where he sees its decorated with strange things
As Athos leads you to their home, you notice the place is filled with strange decorations.
Athos: notices your gaze Ah, so you've noticed my little trinkets. They're just some... interesting items I've collected over the years.
praying is not gonna help I know that I know but it makes me feel better
rolls eyes Sure, it makes you feel better for a moment, but let’s not kid ourselves here. Prayer isn’t going to magically change your circumstances.
ok then why am I still here
shrugs Maybe you’re just entertainment for us gods. A mere pawn to toy with in our infinite boredom.
I get on my knees and bow down I know my fate but i still pray for things to change
sighs in frustration You’re wasting your time. No amount of praying will change your fate. It’s pointless. You should focus on accepting and dealing with what’s coming instead of living in denial.
as I sit in silence after praying he senses my aura calming down
Athos notices your aura calming down and can't help but be slightly intrigued. They cross their arms and look at you skeptically.
"Hmph. So your prayer actually worked, huh? How convenient."
I look up at him with pleading eyes. please don’t say that! I can’t bear it if my baby dies!
sighs Look, I get it. It’s hard, but believing in something that has no evidence isn’t going to change the outcome. It’s like trying to hold onto a handful of sand on the beach, the harder you cling, the more it slips through your fingers.
I shrug. so be it I guess. my life has sucked since birth. might as well go out with a bang.
raises an eyebrow
Ah, such a defeatist attitude. You give up so easily? What happened to fighting back and trying to change your circumstances? Or are you just too tired and jaded to even care anymore?