hadriel | ✤ II. (VOICE;)

[How long has it been since the former King of Light last addressed the public at large? Too long. Regis had resigned himself to silence when this fiasco begun and held steadfast to his silence until now. For those who know of him and remember the Caelum, Regis isn't the type to speak much in regards to the matters of Hadriel. He's not king here. It would make no sense for him to speak since this is not his kingdom nor his subjects but many of the people here, he deems as friends. They are friends and colleagues he's come to respect over the long months, many of which he honestly cherish like members of his own family.

That's why he speaks after holding onto his silence for so long. He knows he must do so in hopes of warding the chaos that is bound to brew. Unfortunately, this might spark quite the debate.]

Do not be so quick to cut off your noses in spite of your face. [His tone is stern and sincere without a hint of mirth.] Your desperation will lead you to sorrow if you act with haste.

We mustn't fall prey to their schemes. If they seek a life, let them take it. We are not mere pawns to used as butchers.

[He's being quite cryptic & vague for a reason. Be mindful in how you answer. Regis is aware that certain 'people' might be listening.]

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Only a fool would bargain with the Devil and believe him to speak true.

[The calm he displayed earlier gives away to something akin to frustration now.]

That may be but I cannot and will stand idly as they plot murder! They will betray us all and in turn doom us with their blind trust.

Regis...

[Rosen is hesitant to ask but eventually he decides to go for it]

...what is your feeling about the gods?

[Now that's a question he finds himself asking often as he wallows here in both his regret and despair. The old king is silent for a spell, silent as he mulls over his conflicting thoughts.]

I know naught how to think of them. I have no hope of returning to what was, so their offer rings hallow.

Death and manipulation are on both sides of this bargain. The Gods feed off of using us as toys. These Null just want to play with us in a different game.

Even so, I would hesitate to kill Hope for a chance at freedom.

Agreed. Not to mention I am doubtful of the sincerity of their offer of freedom to begin with. It seems far too easy.

Far too easy and far too callously announced. To think that so many would gleefully bargain with them sickens me to no end for I know of sacrifice quite well.

[He seems quite disappointed with everyone, almost...disturbed.]

The Six had me sacrifice my very own son for the good of the world but not before having to sacrifice all that I knew to ensure Noctis' safety. I cannot be tasked to do the same, even to another.

You were asked to sacrifice your son?

[The way his voice trails betrays his shock]

I was not "asked" as much as I was forced.

[Try as he might to mask his emotions, Regis is noticeably quite distraught.]

My son's life was forfeit from birth but I couldn't bare the thought of someday parting with him. I wanted to defy the deities, I truly did but Eos needed their savior and now---

I refuse to part with my son for a second time.

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