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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> < </SPAN>Sensing the frustration and
anger seething within Kiet Arawn regarded him calmly and lovingly.></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><Kiet's thinking: Oh,
yeah...THAT took skill to sense <EM>that</EM>...></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“You have suffered much here
today, Kiet. I am sorry for your hurt. I do not think you understand my actions,
my motives.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Those who almost died here today
did not suffer so due to <EM>inaction</EM> on <I>my</I> part, for my apparent
inaction was a choice, an action, and a statement, but almost died due to the
<EM>actions</EM> of <I>others</I>. A'kril did not strike first, we did. He
reacted to our actions, from which this trouble sprang.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I seek for peace among all, as
hard as that is. If I did not I would be no different from most of the
immortals, Sidh included, for they hold this realm and the mortals that walk
upon it as insects or a blight to be destroyed in some cases, Since they were
here first, are they right? I do not believe so for there is something greater
in the universe that we do not see.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To focus on our hate and
prejudices feeds suffering. I agree that one must be wary while looking for
peace but as adventurers it is all too easy to err on the side of violence when
it might not be a wise choice. Such actions perpetuate and empower forces of
evil, such as Chaos and the Great Serpent as you mention, while weakening the
forces of good and of love. It is such views that allows humans to war against
each other and to hate the Sidh, hunting and enslaving them when they are
innocent, as happened to Fremea.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do not assume that I am unaware of
need for violence at times, if you know my mother and father you would realize
that I was raised amidst war and violence as much as I was in magic, art, and
civility. I am sorry we do not see eye to eye but know that I love you all, as I
do all things, regardless of how you and they may feel about me and my ways. I
too have much to learn but I hope that in time we will be able to walk
harmoniously together someday.”></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Kiet "Hey, I have an idea!
Let's let our armor-clad Alfar friend take point for the rest of our time on
this floating rock pile?"</P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>