From the perspective of centuries, past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior, and things have thus far worked out in my favor. I have had good advisers over the centuries, and Iric Desnaray yr Astok reminds me of them. Not entirely to be trusted, but no one is. I should say, the least unsatisfactory of the choices. Temn is formidable. I should like to make his acquaintance in person one of these days, after we conclude the business of the Outposts.
Thus far he has expressed no interest in the Great Secret, but that’s only a matter of time.
The past is the best predictor of the future, and they’ve always asked.
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Character interview with the Immortal of T-7, from NaNo 2013, Inside the Jump. Weekend Writing Warriors offers eight-sentence excerpts from a variety of writers; see the other excerpts here.
Very nice.
Such a fascinating world, revealed in these tiny glimpses. Another terrific excerpt today!
Love the last line. Circles back to the opening thought and rounds off the excerpt nicely.
Interesting! You’ve gotten me very curious about these characters.
Interesting characters, even if some are only hinted at.