“you won’t be satisfied until you're dead.” the evaluation comes without cost and without much interrogaion -- fate has met men like this before, and he will meet many men like him afterward.
HERO / VILLAIN // accepting please send these
“I think death would bring me great dissatisfaction, though I suppose once one dies, they are hardly capable of feeling any emotion.” Zed’s voice is matter-of-fact, and he meets the cardshark’s gaze without hesitation. “Death means I have not accomplished my goal. Not death of the body, but true death, when none remain who speak your name or remember your deeds.”
He frowns. “No, no, I will not die. My body may rot into the dirt, the Hunters may demand my spirit, but I will not be satisfied until I know that I will not die. Ionia is heading towards a terrible path, and no matter what it takes, no matter what cruelty it may require, I will wrench it away and show her citizens what embracing power means, what freedom means.”
Zed blinks, impassive, tilting his head as he stares at Fate. “And what of you, thief? Are you satisfied? You have some moderate level of fame on that wretched heap of pirates and villainy, but you drift, no? Are you content with the idea of never making any real change? Are you satisfied with stagnation?”
He shrugs, straightening his head.
“Or perhaps I assume too much. But-- I think not.”