I think control was what he desired most. The Order keeps the little towns near the abbey on a very tight leash, demanding a tithe in exchange for "protection". Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a desire for the throne, but for my part I just helped to keep the "nonbelievers" in line.
Honestly and truly? I hated him. I was a tool, meant to be seen and not heard. He had no room for my advice and no desire for companionship. But a contract was a contract- he had summoned me, after all- and I could not negate our deal myself.
In the end, I'm glad his hubris allowed me to be rid of him.
Well, learn something new every day. And here I thought I met my quota when I found out that Sirens were more than just a story meant to frighten children.
[ He frowns at that, a mixture of surprise and outrage. ] Of course I wouldn't do that. Did he really--?
[ Well, he doesn't really have to ask that, does he? Although, at the back of his head he thinks, "She could be lying, this could be an act to garner your pity," but that voice is kind of a prick, Peter admits. He shakes his head to clear the thought. When he speaks again, it's clear he's choosing his words carefully. ]
Look. I'm not really in the business of telling folks what to do -- in fact, it's more common that I'm the one getting ordered around. So-- say what you want, do what you want, whenever you want, so long as you're not hurting anyone without my say so. And-- I guess if I ask you to do something, I'm not gonna stop you from second-guessing me. I might not like it, but I'm sure as hell not gonna turn down any advice.
[ Don't forget she's a Siren, though, says the prick part of his brain, and Peter tries his hardest to ignore it. ]
[ He shrugs, raising an eyebrow at her. ] Granted, you'll be doing most of the heavy lifting, what with you having the lion's share of magical powers and the weird sixth sense thing.
Me, I've got a pretty face, so I guess I'll do all the talking.
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Honestly and truly? I hated him. I was a tool, meant to be seen and not heard. He had no room for my advice and no desire for companionship. But a contract was a contract- he had summoned me, after all- and I could not negate our deal myself.
In the end, I'm glad his hubris allowed me to be rid of him.
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It's too bad he's dead.
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[ So. Very. Dry. ]
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So Sirens have a sense of humor, huh.
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No, I wasn't. But you can still do it, if you'd like.
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[ a beat, then: ] I like you better than him already.
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Well, it's not as though the bar was set very high to begin with.
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[ Well, he doesn't really have to ask that, does he? Although, at the back of his head he thinks, "She could be lying, this could be an act to garner your pity," but that voice is kind of a prick, Peter admits. He shakes his head to clear the thought. When he speaks again, it's clear he's choosing his words carefully. ]
Look. I'm not really in the business of telling folks what to do -- in fact, it's more common that I'm the one getting ordered around. So-- say what you want, do what you want, whenever you want, so long as you're not hurting anyone without my say so. And-- I guess if I ask you to do something, I'm not gonna stop you from second-guessing me. I might not like it, but I'm sure as hell not gonna turn down any advice.
[ Don't forget she's a Siren, though, says the prick part of his brain, and Peter tries his hardest to ignore it. ]
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She suddenly, inexplicably, finds herself looking forward to the next month. ]
Thank you, Peter. [ it's quiet, but she says it with total sincerity. ]
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Me, I've got a pretty face, so I guess I'll do all the talking.
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... I suppose you do have a pretty face. For a human.
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Aww, Maya. That's the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me. Thank you.
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