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" he likes to suffer in silence. he likes to let his hatred fester, likes to incubate it as long as he can. now do you understand the source of his power? it is not because he is a s p e e r l y. it is nothing genetic. he is so powerful because he hates so deeply and so thoroughly that it constitutes every part of his being. your phoenix is the god of fire, but it is also the god of rage. of vengeance. you asked me why I wouldn't stop him. now you understand. you can't stop an avenger. you can't reason with a madman. you think I am running, and I admit to you that I am afraid. I am afraid of what he might do in his quest for vengeance. and I'm afraid he might be right. "

/ SPEERLYFIRE: portrayal of ALTAN TRENGSIN of the "the poppy war" series by r. f. kuang, content warnings for themes such as war, (graphic) violence, substance abuse and mental illness, mdni, open for plotting, english only.