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Posted on September 17, 2017 at 08:05:24 AM by TARQUiN
It was much more specific in how he was thinking over his words than it usually was. Yes, there were enough times in the past when he thinks that he is becoming something he doesn't like, doesn't want to be. This was a little more than that, more than a generalized feeling. There was actually someone specific that he did not like -- okay, hate wasn't a stretch here at this point -- where his mind went right now. That he thought he was getting too alike with. Quinn couldn't stand the idea, but it was there, haunting him. And it wasn't just one thing or two; it was at least three separate things that pointed in this direction.
Thinking on all of those things reminds him of other new powers, and it settles into his mind where at least one other new one could stem from, bloodline-wise. Quinn is not pleased to think of that, but at least it gave him more power somewhere, which is comforting simply because more power could help him out. Thing was, now Quinn honestly sure what it could help him out in doing. If he cut off his emotions in places, what did he even want now? What was the thing that was going to keep him going? What did he want out of life? Being considered the best mercenary, maybe.
But then what? Being that was an uphill battle that took time. Yet wasn't it safer as his sole focus? If this was all he set his attention to, then how far could he go with it? Would it be enough to keep him going? He quells the thoughts as Echidna's responds to his words, and he looks at her as she kisses him quick. When it's done, his smile is thin and sad and he shakes his head. "I think the problem is that I don't forget it. I remember it too well, too keenly, and now I have to go without." And that's the curse of it. This was what he had left; all those memories and no way to come to terms with all of his recent losses.
He reaches out to her face, a fingertip running along a blood trail at her cheek. "It wasn't the usual generalized comment, though. It was specific, though I am not sure it's really important." He shrugs, glances up at the sky and then back at Echidna. "I'm not sure where I should direct my ambition. I was offered a job dealing with dead souls; helping them cross over, herding the lost ones to where they need to be." Quinn was contemplating it more these days, and now it sounded like the best idea to throw himself into. Then again that job might require empathy that he might no longer be willing to give.
Replies:
- the crown of your need - By Echidna September 21, 2017 at 03:40:59 AM
- *there's a flaw in my code; [m;tw] - By TARQUiN September 21, 2017 at 09:55:22 AM
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