What can he do indeed, dear reader. Oh, were you expecting something else?
“What treachery!” You say, “Thief! Deceiver! I want to finish my story and you're stealing it from me!?"
Nonsense dear reader, I am not here to steal your story. Rather, I am here to present you with a special offer.
You see, dear reader, I find myself in a conundrum. My previous attempts to influence this tale through both Djurle and Eira have recieved mixed results, however Tecovis presents a unique opportunity for me that I'm quite unsure how to take advantage of.
The Maker has permitted me to influence this tale, and normally I would make the decision myself. Today, I would like to extend to YOU the choice.
Tecovis is in a situation that he can't make heads or tails of. He's at the end of his rope. In his fragile mind-state he will take even the slightest nudge as confirmation one way or the other.
Now, what do I mean by “influence"? Well you see dear reader, I am going to plant a single thought in his head. He will take this thought as his own and the story will continue to develop from this point naturally, at least for a time.
These are the options I am presenting you with, dear reader:
Option the first: Do I tell him to hold true to the ideals he's established? In doing so, he will be convinced that Djurle shall come to his rescue. Perhaps he will. Perhaps he won't. But Tecovis will still be true to himself regardless, and is there anything more liberating than being true to yourself? You will find this in Finale A.
Or
Option the second: Do I influence him with boldness? Give him the courage to say 'to the pit with the consequences, I must act’?
Doing so will throw all chances at normalcy out immediately. He will never again identify as human, though his words may attempt to say otherwise. You will find this in Finale B
It is your choice dear reader. His fate I leave in your hands.
Either way, I expect it will be an interesting story to see.
I shall see you in your second part, dear reader.
Choose thoughtfully.
