Fortress

"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

"I’m sure." Forcystus clicks his tongue. "Enjoy the rest of your day."

He simply sighs and strides away. 

"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

"Oh? Have I made you uncomfortable?"

"Hardly."

"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

"I don’t intend to be your anything. I’m simply sick of you acting as if you know me well enough to make judgement."

"You are the one who brought this up. Believe me, I have no problem ceasing to speak with you."

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"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

Forcystus gives a short, derisive laugh. “What exactly is it you think I fear?”

"Never let a man know that you realize the full extent of his weakness. If you do, you cease to lose any bargaining chip or power you have over him, that is the first rule, Forcystus, and you have made it clear you intend to be my enemy."

"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

"Let me set one thing straight for you, Kratos. I don’t fear you. There is nothing you can do to me that I fear."

"No Forcystus, you are wrong. There is nothing I *would* do to you that you fear."

"Come to think of it, she’s probably envious that Kratos CAN bake and remember Anna that way. And she probably feels awful over it. WELP."

"Kratos likes them, but he doesn't even know their names. It's funny."

For a moment, Jeb moves in for a hug. He then stops, as if remembering himself, then steps back. He doesn’t know this man well, and probably shouldn’t overstep his boundaries like that…

"I am lonely, and old, and tired," Kratos said simply. "I do not know what to do and feel useless."

"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

"So that I can give in to the illusion of his promise? Please. I dedicated far too many years of my life to his lies. You can’t hide behind his skirts anymore to duck my criticism."

"I am not saying to heed his words, boy. I left his fold long ago and am no fan of his wicked ways," Kratos shook his head. "But you should fear him. Just as you should fear me."

"I think Magnius has the potential to change as well, as did Pronyma. I simply see you as victims of the circumstances I helped to create and not as monsters, as Rodyle and Kvar are. You are people to me and I have faith that you can change. That is all."

A bitter smile crosses Forcystus’ face. “I don’t really care for what Lord Yggdrasill thinks.”

"Perhaps you should."

"…isn’t it better that way?" Tori asks her own question, even though she is the exact opposite.

"I am simply growing tired of all of this nonsense," he said in a soft voice.