Regret colours Liem’s cautious expression at the effect his suggestion seems to have on Meteion, but he doesn’t rescind it. Regardless of what compassion or even justice might dictate, thwarting the Achamites’ efforts remains his main priority in this city. If these soldiers possess dangerous information, it would be foolishly sentimental to allow them to return to their fellows. Though he will freely admit,
“Chances are good that if these soldiers have the location of your home, others do as well.”
If this man is to successfully disappear into the city, he’d be better served to at least not leave behind soldiers able to recognize him on sight. Nonetheless, he doesn’t object to Barnaby’s attempt to persuade the young man otherwise. The Pleroma might indeed find use in a pair of Achamite prisoners, after all.
“In this, he and I are of a similar mind.” He nods toward Barnaby. If he’s surprised to hear him admit to a lessening attunement to the Kenoma, he doesn’t show it. “The Regent has taken things from all of us, and would have us be complicit in their cruelties as well. The only thing keeping me here is the desire to undermine them however I can.”
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“Chances are good that if these soldiers have the location of your home, others do as well.”
If this man is to successfully disappear into the city, he’d be better served to at least not leave behind soldiers able to recognize him on sight. Nonetheless, he doesn’t object to Barnaby’s attempt to persuade the young man otherwise. The Pleroma might indeed find use in a pair of Achamite prisoners, after all.
“In this, he and I are of a similar mind.” He nods toward Barnaby. If he’s surprised to hear him admit to a lessening attunement to the Kenoma, he doesn’t show it. “The Regent has taken things from all of us, and would have us be complicit in their cruelties as well. The only thing keeping me here is the desire to undermine them however I can.”