I was thinking that as well. Its funny - the Avatars I've talked to seem insistent that this is not necessarily a competition...well "as much as we make it"...but the fact is, they're very coy about that fact, too. For example, they said it was at least one of their number who suggested the trials, but will not name who.
[A slight frown.]
They have their secrets. And they also have been gifting powers to those who do well. Whatever their play is...they're certainly happy to keep secrets close to their chest.
. . . I believe it to have been Greed, who suggested the trials. I understand that the Avatars are of a difference of opinion, vis-a-vis murder. Some of them are more cautious than others in recommending it outright as a strategy.
[She can't say for certain, but that's the impression she gets.]
. . . Have they? Despair suggested something of the sort was possible to me, but I suppose I have not indulged to their preference.
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[A slight frown.]
They have their secrets. And they also have been gifting powers to those who do well. Whatever their play is...they're certainly happy to keep secrets close to their chest.
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[She can't say for certain, but that's the impression she gets.]
. . . Have they? Despair suggested something of the sort was possible to me, but I suppose I have not indulged to their preference.
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[Which is...a funny profession for Greed, honestly.]
Mmm. Did you receive a strange text a few days ago? I talked to one who did, and they said they felt an ability being bestowed upon them.
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That is what I believe is what our gifts are. Based on what they might be...some people will worker harder to get more.