[ Tezcatlipoca appreciates the reaction, and he in fact watches it intently. He hadn’t used Communion this way, because it really hadn’t occurred to him. Unlike Quetzalcoatl, his interest was always in the present and the future. Looking back just wasn’t something he thought to do naturally, so this was only because Set had asked about it.

…But, he still feels a sense of pride for the beautiful city and its people. It’s an experience that’s priceless, because this is a place that truly only exists in the memories of the gods now. It could be somber for the loss of it, but that’s just not Tezcatlipoca’s way. ]

Even after meetin’ Quetzalcoatl? From what I heard, her manifestation was way more tied to this era.

[ He chuckles, knowing just mentioning his brother has a chance of setting Silco off, so he claps a hand on his shoulder and directs him through the crowd. It’s a strange experience, since none of the people seem to acknowledge them, but they move smoothly through it like the people just subconsciously part for them. That’s the power that Tezcatlipoca represents and can exert upon the world in his full divinity. ]

…Actually.

[ A thought occurs to him, and from the tone of that “actually”, it’s clear that this is a question that’s loaded. Maybe it’s a test. Or maybe he’s just curious. It’s hard to tell with Tezcatlipoca. ]

Your city, the place you’re from. Let’s say it was in danger. Someone comin’ in to try and change everything about it. What would you do?