"That was the point I reached with Tiamat. It was contradictory! We were to spite those who wronged us, but everyone I knew wronged me. What was the point of it all? And yet I'm the wrong one for thinking differently despite being treated differently and hav--"
Cecil cuts himself off, clearing his throat and shaking his head. "...In my case, I suppose it was not an intentional challenge. Just as I have reached an unintentional conclusion from her lessons. That leaves us quite cross with each other, I'd say. That said, I have nothing but respect for a paladin's lifestyle. They are bound by their code, a lifestyle chosen for them, by them and as such, are truer to themselves than most. Becoming one isn't easy, no, but staying one after that...hmm."
The kobold ponders, petting Pacca softly. "I suppose your oath tenets define the path you walk. Paladins know what they're about, even if the destination is unclear. A monk is...less defined, I feel. They have their training to rely on and...for all of my griping, I do believe there is some truth to Tiamat's teachings. But only some. In some ways, I welcome the freedom to carve a path of my own. In others, however, I envy the structure that guide you. I can't imagine them easy to work with, but you've taken to it well, it seems. Even if your god is out of reach in this world, it sounds like they would trust you all the same."
Does that god know where Pacca is now? Does Tiamat know where Cecil is? He'd rather not have her find out, especially if she considers herself robbed of a servant...
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Cecil cuts himself off, clearing his throat and shaking his head. "...In my case, I suppose it was not an intentional challenge. Just as I have reached an unintentional conclusion from her lessons. That leaves us quite cross with each other, I'd say. That said, I have nothing but respect for a paladin's lifestyle. They are bound by their code, a lifestyle chosen for them, by them and as such, are truer to themselves than most. Becoming one isn't easy, no, but staying one after that...hmm."
The kobold ponders, petting Pacca softly. "I suppose your oath tenets define the path you walk. Paladins know what they're about, even if the destination is unclear. A monk is...less defined, I feel. They have their training to rely on and...for all of my griping, I do believe there is some truth to Tiamat's teachings. But only some. In some ways, I welcome the freedom to carve a path of my own. In others, however, I envy the structure that guide you. I can't imagine them easy to work with, but you've taken to it well, it seems. Even if your god is out of reach in this world, it sounds like they would trust you all the same."
Does that god know where Pacca is now? Does Tiamat know where Cecil is? He'd rather not have her find out, especially if she considers herself robbed of a servant...