Luitwin came to sit beside him, opening up a book that was supplemented with visuals. He admitted it was personal to him, yet he would be willing to leave it in the times he was away. Ardnt promised that it would be well taken care of in his care. He had no reason to deface his property when he was only trying to keep him entertained and had no real malcontent towards their religion. Instead, he listened like a man considering greener pastures. He was never the most loyal and that was a flaw he'd long since come to terms with himself.<br/><br/>“You would not like Alriah. They are not forgiving in any sense of the word. Maybe that will pull your people to my favor, ruled for many years by the worst types of men as you put it.” This would have been a good time to admit that he'd defected from their martial ways, yet he couldn't bring himself to utter the words. It was not for wanting to lead the life of a pacifist that he left, but merely his own cowardice. At that point, he didn't have morals to stand on.<br/><br/>“I don't really think I could be that forgiving. I've always desired to make it right between those types that have wronged me. The rest isn't too difficult to let go. It's probably a good thing I'm not a proper sort of touched in the head. You make it sound too easy.” But no. Ardnt was sensible, a bit crass, but he didn't get off on the bloodshed. Violence came easy to him and he'd marketed that part of himself but generally it was for a purpose.<br/><br/>“I've never killed an innocent simply because I could.” Not to say that innocent lives weren't sacrificed when they got in the way. And he was only talking about killing. Not the other things he'd done to innocents in his lifetime.<br/><br/>“I think if you had a family, seen into the minds of certain types of men that way that I have, you might feel a bit differently.” Hell, maybe if he knew all of Ardnt's nuances he wouldn't believe the words he was speaking. Ardnt was keeping some parts of himself guarded because he wasn't sure yet what would repulse Luitwin so dramatically. It made sense those were some of the parts he was most guilty about. Admitting to murder wasn't anything because he clearly didn't feel remorse for what he'd done. It was a distraction so that Luitwin didn't see any deeper. He was trying to make it seem impersonal. Simply business.<br/><br/>Luitwin admitted a little about himself, turning to his God when he was young. Ardnt wondered what did it for him if he wasn't born into the church. Maybe one of those types that were determined to enlighten themselves. As far as Ardnt could tell he had been successful. All of this seemed a far better deal than anything Alriah would ever offer him, and so Ardnt relaxed and listened to Luitwin's voice. He was respectful and attentive. He didn't want Luitwin to retract his offer. It broke up the monotonous part of the day, and he was especially looking forward to another walk later that evening.