video | un: ouyang

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(( The sepia-toned face on the screen is that of a person lovely enough to be a woman. Well, perhaps less lovely for the severe (read: cranky) look carved into those delicate features. His lips are downturned and a deep crease resides between his brows. His long black hair is tied back in a topknot with braids worked throughout. The robes he wears speak of an older time, perhaps they're a distant cousin to the kimono he's seen so much since arriving.

There's a moment of silence before he finally speaks, a natural tenor though he tries to keep the pitch lower. ))

I understand we're encouraged to form bonds in this strange place. How fare those who choose not to?

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[thescorpionking]

Yes. They called me the Scorpion King.

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I presume you've had no need to be an assassin here?

[thescorpionking]

No. I am attempting to follow a new path.

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There is probably little need for soldiers, as well. I do not know what I will do with myself.

[thescorpionking]

Consider this a respite. Your abilities might come in handy eventually.

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Respite.

(( He repeats the word as if it's a wonder. Respite was something he despised back home. Outside of their campaigns, respite brought him back to the people who always saw him as lacking despite all his successes in battle. ))

[thescorpionking]

A respite among those who do not know you. {Ouyang can be anyone and anything he desires.}

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(( That is true. Here, he doesn't live under the stigma of shame. No one knows of his reputation as Essen's eunuch general. As long as he doesn't let himself be vulnerable, perhaps things will be fine. ))

Perhaps you are right.

[thescorpionking]

{Xie empathizes with him. A fresh start will serve them well - or, at least, it did before his most vicious and evil act was revealed.}

Judgment can be terrifying and exhausting.

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Exhausting, yes.

[thescorpionking]

I hope you are free of it.

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Time shall tell.

[thescorpionking]

For some, time is in their favor. Look at it that way.

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For some. Perhaps for me.