#it's one of ways the strength of his character and conviction shines through (evej if he's generally haughty about expressing those things) | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

constellationcrowned · 1 year

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((It makes me sad that (especially coming from Roui) the severity of Kariom's duty is greatly diminished in both severity and importance. He's not just a star-reader he was chosen by the King to decipher them for all Tsourai. When he calls himself a savior it isn't entirely out of pride or hubris; he's telling the truth. It's a duty that can (and will, and has) potentially destroy him, even kill him, but one that he can't back down from or falter in because if Kariom makes a mistake?? Even one??? It's, to his understanding, completely over and he wouldn't be able to handle it. He cannot disappoint them, nor can he abandon them, and to fail in the slightest would be doing just that. It would be detrimental to the people that he loves and that, to say nothing of wider consequences, is unfathomable.))

#;;ooc: mun muttering #I emphasize the stress and pressure that this man is under in my writing because it's fucking true #it's one of ways the strength of his character and conviction shines through (evej if he's generally haughty about expressing those things)#he cannot give up and moreover REFUSES to; no matter how hurt; frightened; or confused he is and that takes real passion #I've said before that his obsession re; his duty is equal parts virtue and vice and that's always going to be the case #but I'm also sure that with the right support he'll find the space that he needs; not only to move in but to breathe in #because listen? this man isn't breathing; not in the full emotional sense and he needs that #the duality of this man is such a deep thing you guys; it really fuckin is #hopefully that comes across in my shit; i truly hope so because I've put so much thought behind it all (and again I barely have anything)#he's not perfect about it obviously (as I've said and written before)#but the heart behind what he does? that cannot and should not be ignored or diminished #and his flaws are just as compelling as his strengths and without those his growth and mindset wouldn't be as clear #he's very much a kid sometimes; just like Roui he was forced to grow up almost instantly so ofc he's stunted in places #but I feel that both of them will come to terms with that and each other and be ok #..... and in love.... like admit out loud in love lol #;;ooc: commentary (kariom)

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