[ the praise, however light, has him shift kind of awkwardly, unused to it. but he continues to absorb the tale - history, as it was - with keen focus. ]
Why's it always dragons... [ muttered, a little bitterly. then, more clear; ] You and her were guardians, then. Lookin' after people. What... happened? At the end of the war?
[ tiny bit of amusement at the dragon comment. yeah. why's it always dragons. (is a dragon) ]
We were, yes. With the others at our side, the adepti - illuminated beasts and other gods - we were able to defend our people and give them a place to prosper.
[ ... but his smile gets a little sad. ]
I did not fight in the war with the intention to become Archon, only to defend my people. But that is what happened - I earned the title, position, and power of the Geo Archon. So I was able to do even more to ensure their safety. But we lost many allies and friends, over the few thousand years that the war raged on, because it didn't end until all Seven were named.
... Guizhong included. Liyue lives on because of her inventions, her kindness, and her bravery.
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Why's it always dragons... [ muttered, a little bitterly. then, more clear; ] You and her were guardians, then. Lookin' after people. What... happened? At the end of the war?
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We were, yes. With the others at our side, the adepti - illuminated beasts and other gods - we were able to defend our people and give them a place to prosper.
[ ... but his smile gets a little sad. ]
I did not fight in the war with the intention to become Archon, only to defend my people. But that is what happened - I earned the title, position, and power of the Geo Archon. So I was able to do even more to ensure their safety. But we lost many allies and friends, over the few thousand years that the war raged on, because it didn't end until all Seven were named.
... Guizhong included. Liyue lives on because of her inventions, her kindness, and her bravery.