[ It's not awkward to take the chair. Can't be. He follows the same route motions as ever, down to the inch, but he finds himself conscious of them in the manner he’s come to associate with scrutiny, with the awareness of being watched.
The subject, perhaps. ]
There is that which might benefit me. But It has the potential impact my work, [ Not the phylacteries. He's still here. ] I think — perhaps to harm it.
[ the rote politinesses smooth the way enough that thranduil eases into the conversation. 'benefit me', he thinks, and then, ah. ]
Is it your decision, that it will benefit you?
[ oh, casimir will preserve himself, but he can be coaxed, thranduil supposes. persuaded, if by strictly logical means. he means to find the root of this request. who put the idea into casimir's head. ]
Yes. [ Perhaps. Wouldn't have thought to consider it without Myrobalan, Kostos. That they'd asked permission doesn't deny them their own opinions (he knows those well enough). ] Rather, it was my decision.
[ His hands don't unfold. He doesn't draw rough fingers over stubble, doesn't worry at the spot. The ghost of actions — of an actor — struck from scene. At last: ]
When I felt, it seemed clear. To consider it now, I'm more uncertain. The good of the many becomes the good of one. I hesitate to damage that.
well now we're waiting a month anyway
[ It's not awkward to take the chair. Can't be. He follows the same route motions as ever, down to the inch, but he finds himself conscious of them in the manner he’s come to associate with scrutiny, with the awareness of being watched.
The subject, perhaps. ]
There is that which might benefit me. But It has the potential impact my work, [ Not the phylacteries. He's still here. ] I think — perhaps to harm it.
I need to know whether that's acceptable.
[ this probably isn't the best way to frame it ]
my one (1) k2 tag a month ration
Is it your decision, that it will benefit you?
[ oh, casimir will preserve himself, but he can be coaxed, thranduil supposes. persuaded, if by strictly logical means. he means to find the root of this request. who put the idea into casimir's head. ]
spend it wisely
Yes. [ Perhaps. Wouldn't have thought to consider it without Myrobalan, Kostos. That they'd asked permission doesn't deny them their own opinions (he knows those well enough). ] Rather, it was my decision.
[ His hands don't unfold. He doesn't draw rough fingers over stubble, doesn't worry at the spot. The ghost of actions — of an actor — struck from scene. At last: ]
When I felt, it seemed clear. To consider it now, I'm more uncertain. The good of the many becomes the good of one. I hesitate to damage that.
no subject
If you think it will not harm you, and it is your choice, then it is your choice and Research is at your disposal.