I have found that hoping for the better is a fool's errand. Perhaps that is my pessimism at play, hm?
[ After all, Silco has tried for better. Tried hard, and what had it gotten him? Nothing. Betrayal. Death. Mutilation. What good did it do when the powers that be were so willing to simply look down upon them and tell them "no". What good did that do? ]
I'm surprised to hear you say that they don't.
[ Honestly? Silco almost couldn't believe it. Didn't they lack for empathy? Now, this is where the problem lies. Silco... has a true issue with projection. It would not truly matter, whether they expressed guilt to him or not. He would always see them as the enemy. How did one live othered as he had for so long, fighting and raging against a system that saw him as nothing, and not come to this conclusion?
Karteria was not Piltover. Though the similarities were enough that Silco feels it curdling in him, gestating just as it did before. The lower classes, left behind by golems and the machines they built? What few wins they got in Zaun were being overrun by Hextech. It was so easy to place them over one another.
So easy to hate them, as he always did. ]
Perhaps if they showed it, I would have an easier time seeing it, hm?
at the very least, it's something takasugi'd call her an idiot to suggest. but malkuth is someone who is for doing over simply speaking, and so the next glance silco gets is an interested, curious sort. the kind that predates a question that's more of a gamble than not. ]
In that case, if you have time to spare in the daylight hours, why don't we make this a regular thing? I'm fond of debates and understanding others' point of views, since you can only broaden your own horizon by seeing what another sees... and you can see for yourself what I'm talking about, too.
[ no, karteria isn't perfect nor will it be in the next few years. neither will her own city. but if there's people in her world willing to push against the expected, to hope and hold out a hand, then there's people here, too. malkuth's positive of that -- their treatment of her is proof, even as the incident faded from societal memory.
final product, turned for his approval. she spins her own pen in hand. ]
I don't mind a rejection, but at least consider it.
[ It's...not a great thing to agree to, from Silco's perspective. Talks like this always have the added likelihood of loose lips, and though he trusts himself, he also... understands that there are crafty sorts here. Some that are on his level β or even better.
That's dangerous for him.
However, he's also aware that if some of his staff is going to work for them, it's best to keep an eye on the people he works with. Understand who they are. Understand what it is that they do. Understand how they work. Silco in his soul is a recluse. He is truly happiest when he is left alone.
Unfortunately for him, his passions have always drove him to dealign with people. Go figure. ]
Hm. I'll consider it. Besides, if one of my people is going to be working with you... it's never to either of our disadvantages to keep in touch.
[ I'll consider it, in this case, is going to be a yes.
At the very least, the place she is from sounds harsh. Rough. Somewhat like Zaun, and that means there's likely an iron core there that he'd be interested to see. ]
I'm of the same mind, Mister Silco. It'd be the same if any of mine took work with you.
Besides, getting to know the people around you is important in business too -- we were taught that even if you don't intend to partner with them, [ because that's all that matters, friendship was never up for discussion, ] knowing their preferences and interests helps in the long run.
[ for planning with or against, to understand the other's movements, so on. it doesn't make her happy... but she is thankful she was taught it now anyway, since it's proven worthwhile in many ways here. ]
And in general it's good to know if someone'll pick up on the first, second, or third ring. It's pretty interesting that even something so small says a lot, huh?
You are not incorrect. It's also best to know who you can tap and when.
[ Who has what weaknesses. Whom they look to for advice, or in a pinch. What someone would be swayed by. It's all necessary information, and the type that Silco collects and hoards. People are so much more... willing to play along, when they are getting what they want, after all. And so willing to share, when they think they have a friend nearby.
Not that Silco thinks he will be that to Malkuth, but this sort of coordination would have its uses. Even if they both eye each other warily.
Perhaps even moreso, because of it. ]
And who you can rely on in an emergency. Even the small signs are critical, where I am from. Who will respond quickly is... always going to be required knowledge.
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[ After all, Silco has tried for better. Tried hard, and what had it gotten him? Nothing. Betrayal. Death. Mutilation. What good did it do when the powers that be were so willing to simply look down upon them and tell them "no". What good did that do? ]
I'm surprised to hear you say that they don't.
[ Honestly? Silco almost couldn't believe it. Didn't they lack for empathy? Now, this is where the problem lies. Silco... has a true issue with projection. It would not truly matter, whether they expressed guilt to him or not. He would always see them as the enemy. How did one live othered as he had for so long, fighting and raging against a system that saw him as nothing, and not come to this conclusion?
Karteria was not Piltover. Though the similarities were enough that Silco feels it curdling in him, gestating just as it did before. The lower classes, left behind by golems and the machines they built? What few wins they got in Zaun were being overrun by Hextech. It was so easy to place them over one another.
So easy to hate them, as he always did. ]
Perhaps if they showed it, I would have an easier time seeing it, hm?
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at the very least, it's something takasugi'd call her an idiot to suggest. but malkuth is someone who is for doing over simply speaking, and so the next glance silco gets is an interested, curious sort. the kind that predates a question that's more of a gamble than not. ]
In that case, if you have time to spare in the daylight hours, why don't we make this a regular thing? I'm fond of debates and understanding others' point of views, since you can only broaden your own horizon by seeing what another sees... and you can see for yourself what I'm talking about, too.
[ no, karteria isn't perfect nor will it be in the next few years. neither will her own city. but if there's people in her world willing to push against the expected, to hope and hold out a hand, then there's people here, too. malkuth's positive of that -- their treatment of her is proof, even as the incident faded from societal memory.
final product, turned for his approval. she spins her own pen in hand. ]
I don't mind a rejection, but at least consider it.
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That's dangerous for him.
However, he's also aware that if some of his staff is going to work for them, it's best to keep an eye on the people he works with. Understand who they are. Understand what it is that they do. Understand how they work. Silco in his soul is a recluse. He is truly happiest when he is left alone.
Unfortunately for him, his passions have always drove him to dealign with people. Go figure. ]
Hm. I'll consider it. Besides, if one of my people is going to be working with you... it's never to either of our disadvantages to keep in touch.
[ I'll consider it, in this case, is going to be a yes.
At the very least, the place she is from sounds harsh. Rough. Somewhat like Zaun, and that means there's likely an iron core there that he'd be interested to see. ]
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Besides, getting to know the people around you is important in business too -- we were taught that even if you don't intend to partner with them, [ because that's all that matters, friendship was never up for discussion, ] knowing their preferences and interests helps in the long run.
[ for planning with or against, to understand the other's movements, so on. it doesn't make her happy... but she is thankful she was taught it now anyway, since it's proven worthwhile in many ways here. ]
And in general it's good to know if someone'll pick up on the first, second, or third ring. It's pretty interesting that even something so small says a lot, huh?
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[ Who has what weaknesses. Whom they look to for advice, or in a pinch. What someone would be swayed by. It's all necessary information, and the type that Silco collects and hoards. People are so much more... willing to play along, when they are getting what they want, after all. And so willing to share, when they think they have a friend nearby.
Not that Silco thinks he will be that to Malkuth, but this sort of coordination would have its uses. Even if they both eye each other warily.
Perhaps even moreso, because of it. ]
And who you can rely on in an emergency. Even the small signs are critical, where I am from. Who will respond quickly is... always going to be required knowledge.