>>5491197“And Set is a troublemaker; a useful one, but a liability if managed improperly. He is the kind of warrior that would require constant supervision on the battlefield, else he would slip away and wreak havoc in the worst of the ways; a terror to his enemies and allies alike. Just remember that he’ll only push you as far as you let him. So long as you ensure to draw a clear line in the sand and hold him to it, everything should be just fine. Just be careful, if there is ever a decision between helping you and helping himself, he will pick himself.”
> “When do you think that’s it time to throw in the towel and let it all go? From a warrior’s point of view, I mean.”“A difficult question on the surface, but I’ve always found the answer to be rather simple. A true warrior knows that his time has ended when there are no more worthy foes to be had. Stagnation and boredom dull both the blade and mind and render him unready when the time comes again for battle. When my time of glory came and went, my own sons had to bear the burden of my weakness and reclaim the birthright I was unable to protect.
Old age is a curious thing. For some, it meant a retirement to the countryside to enjoy their luxuries purchased in blood. But for others, it meant only the slow degradation of the skills they spent a lifetime mastering. A slow, humiliating death rather than the promised glory of a violent struggle.”
He shoots you a wry grin.
“As you may have noticed, you’re asking the wrong man about dying gracefully. I’m assuming that you have a greater subject in mind?”
> “I’m worried about what’s awaiting Jack once he passes on. It’s one of life’s greatest mysteries for a reason, and we’re dabbling with some serious magical power. What if it backfires, or catapults Jack someplace worse?”“I had a feeling that we were winding our way here.” He shoots you a gentle smile in an attempt to steady your nerves, in the same way that a doctor delivering a terminal diagnosis might.
“Sean, there is no clear-cut answer. My own passing was interrupted before I could sink into the depths of the Underworld and see for myself. I will not insult your intelligence by claiming that there is nothing to worry about, because there is.
But allow me to ask you a question in turn. Do you believe that Jack is deserving of a peaceful afterlife, that he is a fundamentally good person?”
Without a second of hesitation, you have your answer.
> “Absolutely.” 