[Serph's expression becomes a little more pinched. Artist? He has a small understanding of that. But politician? He remembers one tribe member mentioning that politics had something to do with government, where devouring happened every day.
Somehow, he doesn't think that was meant literally.
The topic seems to be close to Akechi's heart. Maybe it's like being ruled by a tribe whose leadership you despise. Someone with influence that you have either no choice but to obey, or be silenced. ... He can't feel but feel a sudden stab of sympathy for the dissidents he had to quash.
But the mention of adoration in front of others while being vile in private... it hits a little closer to home than he'd like.]
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Somehow, he doesn't think that was meant literally.
The topic seems to be close to Akechi's heart. Maybe it's like being ruled by a tribe whose leadership you despise. Someone with influence that you have either no choice but to obey, or be silenced. ... He can't feel but feel a sudden stab of sympathy for the dissidents he had to quash.
But the mention of adoration in front of others while being vile in private... it hits a little closer to home than he'd like.]
I see.
[Still, it is odd to defend the rules. Maybe... ]
So the laws in your land are... good?