The puppy in Gabriel's arms had also finally drifted foo to sleep by the time she asked him about his world; that was one of the many things- if not the only thing- that kept him from startling slightly at the question. Though he mentally scolded himself for such a reaction; it was him who'd mentioned it, after all. Her question was natural.
That didn't make the answer any easier or more pleasant, however. "My world is ruled by an evil being known as the Supreme," he said. "He rules the world with an iron fist, and under his rule any form of mutual aid is a crime. Even something as simple as what we're doing now would be illegal. It's a harsh, cold place, and has been so for so long that most have difficulty even conceiving of anything better."
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The puppy in Gabriel's arms had also finally drifted foo to sleep by the time she asked him about his world; that was one of the many things- if not the only thing- that kept him from startling slightly at the question. Though he mentally scolded himself for such a reaction; it was him who'd mentioned it, after all. Her question was natural.
That didn't make the answer any easier or more pleasant, however. "My world is ruled by an evil being known as the Supreme," he said. "He rules the world with an iron fist, and under his rule any form of mutual aid is a crime. Even something as simple as what we're doing now would be illegal. It's a harsh, cold place, and has been so for so long that most have difficulty even conceiving of anything better."