[He would have fought his way out, eventually, if he didn't die first. There was going to be no acceptance. It simply wasn't in his nature, especially when there was hope of a way out. Even, then... Sometimes, just sometimes, when you fight, when you're willing to not lie down and let Fate have its way and decide what you are and what your life will be... you get to win. One way or another.
The worship is one of the strangest aspects of being a god, though. The duties are comfortable, but the worship? He's still trying to get accustomed to that. Still doesn't know how to feel about that. Maybe time will make it so he's as comfortable with it as Iskandar.
It's not ideal. Life is rarely so. But as Iskandar helps him up and puts his arm around him, and Waver leans in and looks up, he finds himself content. Smiling. The chariot rises into the sky.
It's beautiful. It's so... so beautiful.]
He went all out for us. [The sea breaks open below. Dolphins racing towards the sun.] Look! There's an entire pod down there!
[He's never seen those before. Wonder crosses Waver's face.]
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The worship is one of the strangest aspects of being a god, though. The duties are comfortable, but the worship? He's still trying to get accustomed to that. Still doesn't know how to feel about that. Maybe time will make it so he's as comfortable with it as Iskandar.
It's not ideal. Life is rarely so. But as Iskandar helps him up and puts his arm around him, and Waver leans in and looks up, he finds himself content. Smiling. The chariot rises into the sky.
It's beautiful. It's so... so beautiful.]
He went all out for us. [The sea breaks open below. Dolphins racing towards the sun.] Look! There's an entire pod down there!
[He's never seen those before. Wonder crosses Waver's face.]
We will have to give our thanks later.