Mar 30, 2024
"In the name of love, you may perform acts so unforgivable that you may never forgive yourself."
This quote is fascinating because it shows Viren knew exactly how Harrow felt on his last day. He was going through the same thing.
But instead of showing understanding and empathy, Viren likely thought he needed to "get a grip", to be Harrow's unwavering pillar, especially after Sarai's death; he thought that should he happen to show any sort of doubt or weakness or crack whatsoever, Harrow, that is, the whole kingdom, and the whole of human realms, would collapse.
And it's so sad because had Viren not been emotionally constipated, the king might have felt less alone, and therefore less likely to end his own life.
