It's not a critique, or an irritant, but a neutral sort of observation. Tav has a history of a cultist mass murderer, he has magical ability, and he talks. Perhaps it's Marcus' office that compels it, but there is too easy of a rhythm to this patter to make Marcus think that discretion is an instinct this man carries.
Marcus is quiet, listening, and an eyebrow ticks up at this last part. A beat, then; ]
You'll come to know that Riftwatch is an organisation of liabilities. Of various kinds, of different concerns, but we manage. And part of our duty is harbouring rifters, and all that comes with it.
[ A pause, thinking through all he's heard, before continuing. ]
I'm a mage, myself. I participated in the violent rebellion that freed us of places like the Gallows, and half the world would see no difference between you or I, with your urges. They think we're all demons in disguise, ready to erupt into uncontrolled, murdering abominations at a moment's notice. You and I understand your situation is more urgent, more real, but as far as appearances are concerned—
[ A turn of his hand off the desk. ]
I would suggest against giving your colleagues, or anyone else, reasons to fear you. Fear won't save them. Assurance, security, trust, those things will. Aye?
no subject
It's not a critique, or an irritant, but a neutral sort of observation. Tav has a history of a cultist mass murderer, he has magical ability, and he talks. Perhaps it's Marcus' office that compels it, but there is too easy of a rhythm to this patter to make Marcus think that discretion is an instinct this man carries.
Marcus is quiet, listening, and an eyebrow ticks up at this last part. A beat, then; ]
You'll come to know that Riftwatch is an organisation of liabilities. Of various kinds, of different concerns, but we manage. And part of our duty is harbouring rifters, and all that comes with it.
[ A pause, thinking through all he's heard, before continuing. ]
I'm a mage, myself. I participated in the violent rebellion that freed us of places like the Gallows, and half the world would see no difference between you or I, with your urges. They think we're all demons in disguise, ready to erupt into uncontrolled, murdering abominations at a moment's notice. You and I understand your situation is more urgent, more real, but as far as appearances are concerned—
[ A turn of his hand off the desk. ]
I would suggest against giving your colleagues, or anyone else, reasons to fear you. Fear won't save them. Assurance, security, trust, those things will. Aye?