[ At the very least, Joonghyuk isn't so quick to judge Zagreus yet... It's more that he's distrustful overall, human or god. Walls come up nevertheless and maybe more so among divinity. Of course the little godling wouldn't know unless Joonghyuk clarified.
Which he doesn't because he doesn't see why? Sometimes misunderstandings continue. ]
Nothing is free.
[ A neutral statement without bias and he speaks nothing more on Zagreus' birthright. If the man believes that his worth is in acts of service... Then who is he to judge? Except he does. The frown on his face deepens, soured at the thought. How much would people give away? Deep-seated sentiments stir in him as he watches the blood gem form and dance atop the bones. The structure glows softly in the dark forest, soothing the trees.
...
What does he gain from telling his story? What does he gain from hiding it? His blood had given it away, but still he's protective. Despite not wanting to be here, the Netherworld has given him privacy he had longed for. No stars in the sky watching over him... No moments of his becoming a spectacle. ]
no subject
Which he doesn't because he doesn't see why? Sometimes misunderstandings continue. ]
Nothing is free.
[ A neutral statement without bias and he speaks nothing more on Zagreus' birthright. If the man believes that his worth is in acts of service... Then who is he to judge? Except he does. The frown on his face deepens, soured at the thought. How much would people give away? Deep-seated sentiments stir in him as he watches the blood gem form and dance atop the bones. The structure glows softly in the dark forest, soothing the trees.
...
What does he gain from telling his story? What does he gain from hiding it? His blood had given it away, but still he's protective. Despite not wanting to be here, the Netherworld has given him privacy he had longed for. No stars in the sky watching over him... No moments of his becoming a spectacle. ]
My story isn't free, either.
[ But a story can be paid with a story. ]