[ It just so happened this way, didn't it? If seen as random chance, a haphazard coincidence, then he would be more accepting of this. He would happy to accept his winnings of this odd-ass lottery.
But there are very clearly deliberate forces at play, and that makes him think. He holds his breath for a moment. It's why he's so eternally grateful to the goddess... Would doubting her will be an affront to her? She could just as easily take his life away as she gave it, couldn't she?
After a moment, he lowers his hands and turns to face Syrlya. There is clear distress over his face, yet twisted as though trying to hide it. ]
Is it really chance? If you consider...
[ He stops himself. Once he starts down that path, it's going to be hard to stop. He shakes his head. ]
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But there are very clearly deliberate forces at play, and that makes him think. He holds his breath for a moment. It's why he's so eternally grateful to the goddess... Would doubting her will be an affront to her? She could just as easily take his life away as she gave it, couldn't she?
After a moment, he lowers his hands and turns to face Syrlya. There is clear distress over his face, yet twisted as though trying to hide it. ]
Is it really chance? If you consider...
[ He stops himself. Once he starts down that path, it's going to be hard to stop. He shakes his head. ]
Never mind. You're right.