[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-25 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
I do not think that gods would cease to exist without worship or prayer, would they? Rather, we are brought into a relationship with those forces that sustain us and our worlds.
worthathousand: (❦ for the light in my eyes is strange)

[personal profile] worthathousand 2019-05-25 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
Not cease to exist, no, but for many gods—where I come from, those that do come from the natural world itself, such as the elements and celestial bodies—it is the needs of their people which shape and sustain them as more than simply spirits.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-25 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Hm. That is interesting. I don't know enough of my culture's theology to offer a differing perspective.
worthathousand: (speak—until your voice is nothing ❦)

[personal profile] worthathousand 2019-05-25 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, ah— I suppose I never thought of it that way. As theology, I mean.

It is just... the natural way of things, as I've understood it.

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-25 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Well, the gods are mysterious, so each attempt at understanding the truths of them may be deemed a theology.

Hmm, what else ought I to ask- oh. Would you be interested in sparring with me some time?
worthathousand: (❦ i'm at your back door)

[personal profile] worthathousand 2019-05-25 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ a sage nod: Sekhmet has a point, with that
then— ]


Ah, of course. Is there a particular skill you're looking to train?

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-25 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
My swordsmanship. Perhaps hand-to-hand as well. But also, hmm, I think I need the catharsis of the physical activity, especially right now.
worthathousand: (❦ and I finally called home)

[personal profile] worthathousand 2019-05-25 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I can sympathize with that.

And, ah, I am happy to assist, though my own instruction is likely strongest in staves and bladed staves like the naginata. I would have to test myself with a sword to be certain of my ability, there.

Regardless, I would be glad to be your opponent.
nihilmancy: (A Look)

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-25 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I would be willing to train with other weapons. In any case, my sword may be quite different from what you are used to.

I have also recruited Shrike as a potential partner in this. Right now, I think I need this to occupy myself with.