[The nonplussed face Matoba makes as he repeats it might answer the question enough for Cloud, but he ponders it anyway. Fate, like the threads of them? Like the invisible one that tied individuals together, to a curse, to a bloodline?]
[But he has a feeling that is not the sort of fate that Cloud is referring to.]
No, [He finally settles on. Perhaps there may be gods who may meddle in human affairs in order to ...change some path towards one favorable for them, but he wouldn't name it such.] They are troublesome beings who interfere with human lives, and invite themselves into spaces where they are not welcome. We are in their city now, but my advice to you, Strife-san, is to never forget that you are dealing with beings that cannot understand human nature.
[Advice for someone who does not seem to be familiar, and who is getting himself involved in the thick of their politics. The man seems dead-set on his own weapon, to which Matoba cannot really relate, but swordsmen seemed to be that way. He, an archer, could work with whatever bow of quality he could acquire.]
Then, shall I wish you luck with the rest of your assignments? ...I am sure we will cross paths again around the neighborhood. Do not hesitate if you find yourself in need of some assistance.
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[The nonplussed face Matoba makes as he repeats it might answer the question enough for Cloud, but he ponders it anyway. Fate, like the threads of them? Like the invisible one that tied individuals together, to a curse, to a bloodline?]
[But he has a feeling that is not the sort of fate that Cloud is referring to.]
No, [He finally settles on. Perhaps there may be gods who may meddle in human affairs in order to ...change some path towards one favorable for them, but he wouldn't name it such.] They are troublesome beings who interfere with human lives, and invite themselves into spaces where they are not welcome. We are in their city now, but my advice to you, Strife-san, is to never forget that you are dealing with beings that cannot understand human nature.
[Advice for someone who does not seem to be familiar, and who is getting himself involved in the thick of their politics. The man seems dead-set on his own weapon, to which Matoba cannot really relate, but swordsmen seemed to be that way. He, an archer, could work with whatever bow of quality he could acquire.]
Then, shall I wish you luck with the rest of your assignments? ...I am sure we will cross paths again around the neighborhood. Do not hesitate if you find yourself in need of some assistance.
[Just know it comes with a price.]