He recognizes the parallels to the "warped" version of the story easily enough, nodding with interest to hear the truth of it. Achilles has learned so many of the stories he grew up with—about gods and heroes, monsters and misfortune—were exaggerated or inaccurate.
"I suppose it's similar enough to mortals. When we come to power over others—as kings or commanders," a pause, thinking of Zeus, "or fathers—it's easy to misuse it, often to great tragedy. The wise ones learn from it and persist with greater care, while the fools are destroyed. Usually."
Achilles settles into a seat at the table. Naturally, only one cup is provided; if the house guard is to protect an important guest, he should hardly be drinking. Instead, he rights another slouching stack of bread and cheese and dates.
"Did that sense of the world—the visions you showed me ..." Achilles can't think of a better word than visions, even though it was much larger than any of his human senses. "Did those come upon you all at once?"
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"I suppose it's similar enough to mortals. When we come to power over others—as kings or commanders," a pause, thinking of Zeus, "or fathers—it's easy to misuse it, often to great tragedy. The wise ones learn from it and persist with greater care, while the fools are destroyed. Usually."
Achilles settles into a seat at the table. Naturally, only one cup is provided; if the house guard is to protect an important guest, he should hardly be drinking. Instead, he rights another slouching stack of bread and cheese and dates.
"Did that sense of the world—the visions you showed me ..." Achilles can't think of a better word than visions, even though it was much larger than any of his human senses. "Did those come upon you all at once?"