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It was hard to describe the feelings that TalOS was experiencing right now. His Creator, who has hence before been a distant figure to him, was speaking about crucial things that someone of his rank should not display. He was seeing TalOS as a confidant that should be talked to.
He had not explained why yet, but he will. That much the Pariah knew.
+Why have you not been able to stop the infection? I saw that the infection was spread from their psykers so we might have been able to cull their number. That is, unless it comes from the Changer himself.+
The Emperor nodded at those words and spoke, +That is because the source lies outside the Legion. It is indeed the one you speak of.+
TalOS gave a small nod as he understood what was said, +I will be away from his sons now for my recovery, so my brother will be on his own. Does he know of this?”
+He was aware of it the moment he met his sons.+ The Emperor explained as he gave a slight nod, +I have warned him to be careful and that he should take it slowly. In time proximity with his person will stabilize the Geneseed and help defend it from outsider predation. He will have time and Malcador to answer any immediate questions he will have. I see a path for him where Magnus builds wards to defend his sons from their damnation, thus saving them.+
+That is just one reality though.+ TalOS pointed out with a sense of trepidation.
+The other is that your brother goes against my warnings and pays a price for it. He will be lucky for that time for it will only cost him Foresight.+ The Emperor explained as he looked upon TalOS closely, +If it comes to that, we must try our best to give him what he lost.+
+So you will allow him this choice? To allow him to damn himself?+ TalOS asked in fear.
To those words the Emperor looked upon TalOS with a form that showed complete understanding. Such understanding was comparable to the images of Gods that the Ancients described as perfect.
+I have given you that choice, and you succeeded. It is his turn now.+ The Emperor said flatley.
At that moment TalOS realized that he was but one piece on a chessboard. And the Emperor had allowed him to be played perfectly.
>I cannot agree with this
>Yes, you are right. Give him his chance.
