[Lobelia's hand isn't the only thing at his chin for long, for the moment he removes it, the tip of Temenos' staff is quick to take its place.]
I'm afraid I must correct you on one thing. I do not revel in destruction- I revel in discovering the truth. But I will admit, I do not shy away from it either. If I have to be a bit rough [he punctuates this by pressing up on Lobelia's chin] to sus out that truth, then so be it. Results are results, after all.
[If Billy hadn't been the one to force the issue with Sonya, then Temenos most certainly would have.
That said, Temenos notably does not deny that the two of them share similarities. Maybe he is a monster in some respects, but he still has enough self-respect remaining to not put himself on Lobelia's level.
He retracts his staff and sets it neatly in his lap.]
No, I would not kill you. That is not my job, nor is it something I find any pleasure in doing. What I would want is for your truth to be exposed to the world, and to see you held accountable for what you have done.
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I'm afraid I must correct you on one thing. I do not revel in destruction- I revel in discovering the truth. But I will admit, I do not shy away from it either. If I have to be a bit rough [he punctuates this by pressing up on Lobelia's chin] to sus out that truth, then so be it. Results are results, after all.
[If Billy hadn't been the one to force the issue with Sonya, then Temenos most certainly would have.
That said, Temenos notably does not deny that the two of them share similarities. Maybe he is a monster in some respects, but he still has enough self-respect remaining to not put himself on Lobelia's level.
He retracts his staff and sets it neatly in his lap.]
No, I would not kill you. That is not my job, nor is it something I find any pleasure in doing. What I would want is for your truth to be exposed to the world, and to see you held accountable for what you have done.
[Just as he sought in today's trial.]