[The answer behind why Grimm finds one's flaws so beautiful is something that can be traced back to the Nightmare King. When the Pale King behold the God of Nightmares for the first time, did he find the Living Flame perfect? Likely no, not without some changes. He was a monstrous God who sought to scorch the earth clean of those who entered Grimm's mind, friend or foe. A God who had created his vessel so he would not suffer the insanity of isolation. Nightmares were the fear and power of the heart, screaming to be heard from the smallest bug to the land itself. Even the flames of the dead and dying were much of the same, chaotic until Grimm pulled them into body and mind so the lands could rest and grow.
But there was a beauty in those flames, something that would be lost if they were restrained in the name of perfection. They were damaging, tiring and sometimes Grimm would sleep for a long time until woken again, by call or by music. But he bore them as well as he could, by breed, role and care.
All the way until the end.
Still, the damaging flaws of these flames were something he would always bare. It is the same as the flaws of the Pale King that Grimm took delight in seeing. Perhaps many preferred to see a perfect statue but the Troupe Master found the odd warps and bents lent a personal touch, something that no one else could replicate.
Grimm can see the Pale King in these flaws and what he may become. For better or for worse...as it was with everyone else.
The Troupe Master chuckles at the Pale King's observation and answers the simple question.]
Only those I cherish.
[In turn, is Grimm aware that is a loaded statement? Is he simply being blunt? Yes.]
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But there was a beauty in those flames, something that would be lost if they were restrained in the name of perfection. They were damaging, tiring and sometimes Grimm would sleep for a long time until woken again, by call or by music. But he bore them as well as he could, by breed, role and care.
All the way until the end.
Still, the damaging flaws of these flames were something he would always bare. It is the same as the flaws of the Pale King that Grimm took delight in seeing. Perhaps many preferred to see a perfect statue but the Troupe Master found the odd warps and bents lent a personal touch, something that no one else could replicate.
Grimm can see the Pale King in these flaws and what he may become. For better or for worse...as it was with everyone else.
The Troupe Master chuckles at the Pale King's observation and answers the simple question.]
Only those I cherish.
[In turn, is Grimm aware that is a loaded statement? Is he simply being blunt? Yes.]