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[decisiveconquest]

I will not hide my identity nor pretend these words are not attached to me. There were men who thought I committed many wrongs before I came here. One man held me accountable and spared me nothing besides a lingering death, which leads me to my question: in your estimation, are there any crimes that are unforgivable?

What a common man or woman cannot - should not - do, a king or a queen can do for the good of their people, correct? Great sacrifices are expected in battle - in war - however do you think that a ruler's life should be forfeit for them? What good can they do if they are slain prematurely?

I can admit when I am wrong, but on this...

I don't understand.

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[decisiveconquest]

Here? What use would that be?

[decisiveconquest]

You think I enjoyed killing that many people?

No.

(Then, a moment later:)

Why did you ask?

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[decisiveconquest]

For a man to have your focus, something horrible must have happened to you.

I'm a monster too.

[sleepinglotus]

Others could learn about them, and their stories wouldn't be completely lost.

It also might be cathartic for you.

[decisiveconquest]

Their tales are better than mine and far more heroic.

I suppose I could spend some time writing.

[sleepinglotus]

I would be interested in reading, if you wouldn't mind that.

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[ocelthot]

You still feel too much, you question your actions and regret them. You've got a way to go yet.

[Notably not addressing the truth to the first part.]

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[decisiveconquest]

I don't know how to be any other way. I will do what I must - even if it breaks my heart.

[sarcaskick]

it's better that way tbh. commitments just get in the way.

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[ocelthot]

Either you'll harden to it or you won't.

It's perfectly normal whichever way it goes.

Whoops that last comment was supposed to say "my issue is NOT whether etc.", sorry

[necroyalty]

I don't imply that you enjoyed it. Very few people would.

But what I do imply is that you continue to make excuses for yourself.

If your first thought was not to the people in that keep, but to reclaiming your family's honor, then you are no better than the man who usurped that throne.

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[burnwithawesome]

Then its a good think that being soaked won't do me any harm.

[mcring]

[ Gonna just ignore that "sister-queen" part. Yeah. Dragons are cool. Anyway. Her ancestor united the Seven Kingdoms, and now she died "pursuing" them. Alright, Noctis is seeing the big picture here. She wanted to win back her throne. He can't blame her for that. ]

I bet.
I wasn't looking forward to trying to unite four nations, never mind seven.
Probably the only thing harder than bringing everyone together is keeping a peace you won by force like that

[godcards]

Then perhaps you need some more time to think on those answers. Nobody else can help you, and nobody else is going to solve your problems.

[bratworth]

Democratically elected representatives of the people.

[decisiveconquest]

No, that would be the point. Thank you in advance.

[sleepinglotus]

You're welcome.

If you want to look for me in the future, I'm Lie Ren, though my friends usually call me Ren.

[decisiveconquest]

And I am Daenerys Targaryen. Well met, Lie Ren. (She won't assume they are friends. That would be rude.)

[realimperfect]

If they weren't your people and treated you like an outsider you could have left them to rot all on their own.

Societies have a way of tearing themselves apart without a lot of effort if you allow them the space.

[sleepinglotus]

[Works for him!]

It's nice to meet you as well. I hope the writing goes well.

[decisiveconquest]

(Targaryens have no issue with marrying brothers and sisters, which is probably what explains their mental instability.)

Force would only be necessary in the beginning. Once everyone found their place, the peace would be appreciated and upheld by every noble and peasant.

[decisiveconquest]

Someone who can say the right things, you mean. Their heart needn't be behind any of their words.

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[decisiveconquest]

I killed.

Thousands.

Tens of thousands.

With dragon-fire.

[decisiveconquest]

What of loneliness?

[decisiveconquest]

The memories are fresh. This is the best time to put pen to paper.