Author Topic: Sword Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 42436 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #600 on:** May 27, 2015, 12:59:33 AM »

> "That would depend on the situation, of course."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #601 on:** May 27, 2015, 01:02:19 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 12:59:33 AM

> "That would depend on the situation, of course."

>"Ah, so now immediate situations vary? This is growing complex, Crown Prince!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #602 on:** May 27, 2015, 01:05:27 AM »

> Do we know if Seiga has ever considered pursuing a relationship with us, and if so, does she still feel that way now?
> "I only said I would not ask for what is impossible. I never said I would only ask for what is easy."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #603 on:** May 27, 2015, 01:14:27 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 01:05:27 AM

> Do we know if Seiga has ever considered pursuing a relationship with us, and if so, does she still feel that way now?
> "I only said I would not ask for what is impossible. I never said I would only ask for what is easy."

>She has not; Seiga doesn't seem to have much romantic interest in anyone; her craft is her life.
>Seiga laughs. "Well stated."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #604 on:** May 27, 2015, 01:17:34 AM »

> Give a small, knowing smile.
> "That being said, I would not be asking this of anyone I did not believe could handle it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #605 on:** May 27, 2015, 02:14:56 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 01:17:34 AM

> Give a small, knowing smile.
> "That being said, I would not be asking this of anyone I did not believe could handle it."

>"I suppose we'll have to disagree, but I'll do my best," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #606 on:** May 27, 2015, 02:53:32 AM »

> "I am confident you will be fine if you take my words to heart."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #607 on:** May 27, 2015, 03:12:58 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 02:53:32 AM

> "I am confident you will be fine if you take my words to heart."

>"I shall do my best," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #608 on:** May 27, 2015, 03:25:41 AM »

> Nod.
> "In a grander sense, this applies to many other things. You should seek to have more respect for your fellow people."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #609 on:** May 27, 2015, 03:43:39 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 03:25:41 AM

> Nod.
> "In a grander sense, this applies to many other things. You should seek to have more respect for your fellow people."

>"But I do," she says. "Why do you think I've worked to bring them a proper leader?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #610 on:** May 27, 2015, 03:50:12 AM »

> "I mean more in an every-day sense."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #611 on:** May 27, 2015, 04:01:18 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 03:50:12 AM

> "I mean more in an every-day sense."

>"Mmm."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #612 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:13:25 AM »

> "Ostensibly, you should treat others the way you yourself wish to be treated."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #613 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:16:28 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 11:13:25 AM

> "Ostensibly, you should treat others the way you yourself wish to be treated."

>"But Crown Prince, you yourself never lived up to that particular lesson. Court life was most definitely not something you showered upon others. Rather, should we not accept the Tao and that each person has their particular place that they should accept?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #614 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:30:44 PM »

> Presumably the Tao says this, yes?
> Does the Tao comment about whether or not one is qualified to judge another's place?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #615 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:51:32 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 07:30:44 PM

> Presumably the Tao says this, yes?
> Does the Tao comment about whether or not one is qualified to judge another's place?

>Yes and not explicitly, though clearly those of higher caste are position to do so.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #616 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:31:40 PM »

> What does the Tao say about empathy, then?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #617 on:** May 27, 2015, 09:00:54 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 27, 2015, 08:31:40 PM

> What does the Tao say about empathy, then?

>Compassion is one of the three treasures of the Tao. However, this becomes somewhat less obvious because Taoism also emphasizes the idea of neutrality and moving above seeing things as good and bad or strong and weak, and merging the two ideas becomes somewhat less obvious.

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Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #618 on:** May 27, 2015, 09:55:24 PM »

> Do we or Seiga qualify as 'of a higher caste'?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #619 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 27, 2015, 09:55:24 PM

> Do we or Seiga qualify as 'of a higher caste'?

>That is...up in the air these days. You are certainly of royal birth, and Seiga is certainly of the mainland's aristocracy. But does that really count anymore?

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #620 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:57:37 PM »

> Does political position actually matter at all when it comes to judging one's place in the Tao? At the very least, does it matter as much as how far along into enlightment one is?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #621 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:13:07 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 27, 2015, 10:57:37 PM

> Does political position actually matter at all when it comes to judging one's place in the Tao? At the very least, does it matter as much as how far along into enlightment one is?

>Very arguably, aristocracy is the natural state of things as gods were born to watch over the heavens, so too were nobility born to look over their lessers. However, this does not prevent any person from understanding the tao, so it can be argued that such is meaningless. Given your lineage and history, those kinds of arguments strike you as dangerously egalitarian. So, really it depends on who you ask. It is unquestionable that one should accept their station of birth though, as that is the natural way of things.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #622 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:52:08 PM »

> "Times and people do change, Seiga. And even with that being true, I fear you are taking my words too literally. It is not to say that everyone is equal, as that is clearly not true. Rather, respect should be offered whenever possible."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #623 on:** May 28, 2015, 12:07:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 27, 2015, 11:52:08 PM

> "Times and people do change, Seiga. And even with that being true, I fear you are taking my words too literally. It is not to say that everyone is equal, as that is clearly not true. Rather, respect should be offered whenever possible."

>She nods.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #624 on:** May 28, 2015, 12:19:10 AM »

> "You do bring up an interesting point regarding the Tao, which I feel is worth discussing. On one hand, everyone had their place, and they would do best accept it. On the other hand, compassion one of the core treasures of the Tao. On the other other hand, it is best to seek neutrality, rather than seeing the world as black or white. All of this together can seem contradictory on the surface."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #625 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:00:56 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 28, 2015, 12:19:10 AM

> "You do bring up an interesting point regarding the Tao, which I feel is worth discussing. On one hand, everyone had their place, and they would do best accept it. On the other hand, compassion one of the core treasures of the Tao. On the other other hand, it is best to seek neutrality, rather than seeing the world as black or white. All of this together can seem contradictory on the surface."

>"Of course," says Seiga.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #626 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:04:14 AM »

> "May I ask what you think of all of these truths, and how they can all co-exist? I am genuinely curious."
> Pop another soy bean.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #627 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:14:16 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 28, 2015, 01:04:14 AM

> "May I ask what you think of all of these truths, and how they can all co-exist? I am genuinely curious."
> Pop another soy bean.

>"It is simple," she says. "The Tao shows us the illusion of simple morality. To be neutral is to understand that good and evil are mere labels. To understand things, we must then look to the whole rather than parts, and understand how each fits in. The jewel of compassion is doing just that, without worrying about simple labels, as long as things are brought in line with the Tao."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #628 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:43:12 AM »

> What is our place in the Tao?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #629 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:53:52 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 28, 2015, 01:43:12 AM

> What is our place in the Tao?

>You originally thought it was as monarch, but these days it seems there are other places for you. Simply being a hermit seems to be it.

>_