[His gait does not change as Vincent speaks to him, well, lectures him really. Though at the mention of power and faith, Barnabas' brow furrows slightly. That he has power means nothing in the face of his faith, and well has he known a life without. Even then a pitiful sprint would not bring him to his knees. Still, Barnabas knows there are limits between power and faith, and the need for one to bring about change through the other. When he was at his most powerless, his faith did not protect that which he held most dear, yet at his most powerful he was lost without his faith. One needs both, if they are to achieve anything at all.
However, the contempt for those with power from those without is not unknown to him, far from, in truth. It is their covetous nature that breeds their sins, makes manifest the suffering that begins with the corruption of their souls, fueled through dissatisfaction and desire.
You are just another outsider.
There is an irony there, to be told that by a man who just chose to trespass, but it is true enough. Whether to Vincent's faith, to Valisthea, Ash, or even Stonhyrr itself--Barnabas has ever been an outsider. Isolated in origin, faith, and ideals...that Vincent should come to remind him of that while seeking refuge as he and his mother once did, it is beyond absurd.
It almost seems as though Barnabas is fit to ignore everything Vincent has said, despite what minor irritation in his expression, yet when Vincent thanks him at the end there, he stops. Pivoting slightly, he looks to Vincent with those cold, steel colored eyes of his.]
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However, the contempt for those with power from those without is not unknown to him, far from, in truth. It is their covetous nature that breeds their sins, makes manifest the suffering that begins with the corruption of their souls, fueled through dissatisfaction and desire.
You are just another outsider.
There is an irony there, to be told that by a man who just chose to trespass, but it is true enough. Whether to Vincent's faith, to Valisthea, Ash, or even Stonhyrr itself--Barnabas has ever been an outsider. Isolated in origin, faith, and ideals...that Vincent should come to remind him of that while seeking refuge as he and his mother once did, it is beyond absurd.
It almost seems as though Barnabas is fit to ignore everything Vincent has said, despite what minor irritation in his expression, yet when Vincent thanks him at the end there, he stops. Pivoting slightly, he looks to Vincent with those cold, steel colored eyes of his.]
Believe yourself permitted to stay?