[As much as he'd like to front, Nishi is a sip away from blacking out and dying to an untimely concussion, so he'll drink in the sight of Fandenial nursing his wine instead.

It's a good thing the answer to that question comes to him naturally, as if an indelible truth his heart intrinsically knows. Nishi cants his head to one side, studying Fandaniel behind the mask.]

Power should rest with those willing to shoulder its burden. The ones who can lead others forward, not simply bask in privilege and wealth. Power is not the gift people think it is.

[Nor should it be thought of as such. It's a curse to bear, not a blessing, a pain that must be endured so that others can thrive.]