Post by Emperor Ticoga on Jan 5, 2024 1:06:15 GMT -5
Ticoga turns his head at the sound of splintering, and watches Terra silently as she collected the pieces of her parasol. When she speaks, Ticoga is still silent at first.
"It remains to be seen." he says truthfully. "The Empire has seldom, if ever, been friendly with worlds or civilizations beyond its borders. That practice has not changed, even under my own short rule. I hope to change that, but it will take time."
Ticoga turns fully to Terra, gesturing and causing the holograms to disappear once more. He steps over to Terra, and gazes at the broken pieces. The news of the Saiyan's rampage had clearly struck the Heran, and her anger showed in this small act. Ticoga's eyes raise from Terra's hands, and to her own eyes.
"A lesson that I learned some time ago, and one I share with you now." Ticoga says, his voice slightly softened. "Our passions and emotions can be a two-sided blade. Disrespect the blade, and it cuts us. To avoid injuring ourselves, we learn to wield it properly. Such that it is with emotions. Anger can blind you in not just battle - but almost anything. But when you learn to control that anger, to harness it and serve you, your strength and focus grows. Use your anger - focus it, and direct it. Or it will direct you instead."
Ticoga nods at Terra, and turns away.
"When war does come to Arcose, however it may, we will soon see if I have succeeded in my efforts, or not." Ticoga says, walking towards the dais where the throne rests... "You have much to tell Clan Eis about. Take time to rest and prepare - the Armored Squadron will call on you soon. You are dismissed, Miss Terra."
"It remains to be seen." he says truthfully. "The Empire has seldom, if ever, been friendly with worlds or civilizations beyond its borders. That practice has not changed, even under my own short rule. I hope to change that, but it will take time."
Ticoga turns fully to Terra, gesturing and causing the holograms to disappear once more. He steps over to Terra, and gazes at the broken pieces. The news of the Saiyan's rampage had clearly struck the Heran, and her anger showed in this small act. Ticoga's eyes raise from Terra's hands, and to her own eyes.
"A lesson that I learned some time ago, and one I share with you now." Ticoga says, his voice slightly softened. "Our passions and emotions can be a two-sided blade. Disrespect the blade, and it cuts us. To avoid injuring ourselves, we learn to wield it properly. Such that it is with emotions. Anger can blind you in not just battle - but almost anything. But when you learn to control that anger, to harness it and serve you, your strength and focus grows. Use your anger - focus it, and direct it. Or it will direct you instead."
Ticoga nods at Terra, and turns away.
"When war does come to Arcose, however it may, we will soon see if I have succeeded in my efforts, or not." Ticoga says, walking towards the dais where the throne rests... "You have much to tell Clan Eis about. Take time to rest and prepare - the Armored Squadron will call on you soon. You are dismissed, Miss Terra."
Exit!
WC: 292
TWC: 2,260
WC: 292
TWC: 2,260