open mind
01-16-2021, 09:08 AM
Hattori smothered the urge to raise a questioning brow. What did a woman like her have to repent for? It wasn't really any of his business and he had little interesting in prying, but the thought of lingering on ones mistakes seemed like a waste of time. It was in the past and thus it could not be changed, surely it was better to focus on the road ahead and strive to do better, be better. But he doubted any of Abraxas blood would care to hear that, especially from him. He looked back ahead at the shrine and the grey of his eyes caught the purplish gleam in reflection, calm and thoughtful as he remained unblinking.
He didn't appreciate how she posed the question but Hattori made nothing of it, she'd been born and raised as royalty. Most woman of her calibre tended to carry an air of superiority about them, still clutching onto their silver spoons. No matter how rusted.
"Regardless, I am sure you noticed that Ashen was not as it should be. Those who claimed to be loyal did nothing to further it's name and simply relied on their linage to get by. They are gone now." He stated it so matter-of-factly it was as though it was an absolute. Marked as inevitable the moment he'd first stepped over Ashen's borders."Adjustments have been made to the ranks, but your role remains as is. Continue to serve your duties well. The Empress is also looking to expand the reach of her Empire and has set her sight on Obsidian Beach. We shall claim it as ours once we have gathered enough supplies."