It did get a bit long-winded, and he's glad when his next drink arrived, even if he's only sipping at it.
"It is exactly that," he agrees, having faced the sharp end of more swords than he could count for doing just that, "efficient, and a great way to gain enemies."
"I admit, it's not my first choice, of course," he adds, in case that wasn't clear, "but if it's the only path open to you? Nice to know it's there."
As for being worried about what awaits after death, it's hard to offer insight on what he can't remember of his own experience, but if it's any comfort...
"I can teach you how to perform the rites, if it helps? That's part of what cultivators do, is assure spirits rest peacefully before resentment can take hold, whenever possible."
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"It is exactly that," he agrees, having faced the sharp end of more swords than he could count for doing just that, "efficient, and a great way to gain enemies."
"I admit, it's not my first choice, of course," he adds, in case that wasn't clear, "but if it's the only path open to you? Nice to know it's there."
As for being worried about what awaits after death, it's hard to offer insight on what he can't remember of his own experience, but if it's any comfort...
"I can teach you how to perform the rites, if it helps? That's part of what cultivators do, is assure spirits rest peacefully before resentment can take hold, whenever possible."