Chapter 18: Another perspective
Vinifer and Elira were strolling through one of the city’s many gardens, admiring the plants that were so rare nowadays.
"Tell me Elira, what do you think about traditions? Do you think they should be upheld?"
"Um, I think it depends on the tradition, Lord Elder. If it doesn’t harm anyone, there’s no reason to not honor it."
The Archdruid stopped and looked at Elira.
"What about those that require sacrifices for the greater good?"
She thought for a bit, and then gave her answer:
"I believe that in cases like that we should do everything in our power to find an alternative way, so that we don’t hurt anyone."
"I see. I admire your optimism, but I’m afraid some things can’t be changed."
This time it was Elira to looked at Vinifer
"With all due respect Lord Elder, I think that your point of view is flawed - you can’t win if you decide that you’ve lost before you even tried."
The Archdruid offered no rebuttal, but simply gazed into the distance.
"No matter, come, I know a great place to train in peace."