[SE] Roots Take Hold (Open)

It was interesting to at least learn why it was the Gods were so against Abandoned. "I prefer the word Acquired. I wonder if anyone would take offence if I began to use it for myself." He wondered out loud, though he had already decided to use it at least in his own mind. Jigano's reaction to his question was far more extreme than Abasi had expected. He turned a confused, still gaze to the bard. "It seems there has been a misunderstanding. On my world, many wars begin because of religious differences and it sounded to me as if you did not have much empathy for these Ascended." He shrugged. "Personally I do not support such fights. But I have known many men who would take to the blade because another supported a different God: I merely thought you were one such man." At least he had gotten the name Amalia out of this conversation, even if Jigano never wanted to speak with him again. A B A S I The birds are mocking me They call to be heard The birds are mocking me They curse my return