Her words strike a chord, that much is clear in his face.
Softly, so softly, "ah, Anghared, I know, I understand more than any might think. What price you have paid for that power, that surcease from fear..."
Gentle, strong arms are around her shoulders, and there is nothing of hatred or fear in his face, only empathy, sympathy, an understanding that perhaps few others can claim.
"I do not think you are an innocent in all of this. But nor do I think you are the evil that people may claim. Ah, my lady, how frightened you must have been, so long ago... long-ago times are rarely kind to those who lack power. I can understand why you bargained for the power you now hold, I can understand the price it exacts."
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Date: 2006-06-11 04:41 am (UTC)Softly, so softly, "ah, Anghared, I know, I understand more than any might think. What price you have paid for that power, that surcease from fear..."
Gentle, strong arms are around her shoulders, and there is nothing of hatred or fear in his face, only empathy, sympathy, an understanding that perhaps few others can claim.
"I do not think you are an innocent in all of this. But nor do I think you are the evil that people may claim. Ah, my lady, how frightened you must have been, so long ago... long-ago times are rarely kind to those who lack power. I can understand why you bargained for the power you now hold, I can understand the price it exacts."