[Why Grimm muzzles his power, sealed half away into a vessel should be obvious. The Nightmare King's immediate reaction to the Pale King's intrusion upon Grimm's mind was to attempt to incinerate the Wyrm. His flame and flaws were beautiful but Grimm was not and would never be blind to the destruction he could cause if he wished. Should he decide, he could break the rules and cross the line between waking and nightmares, raze Hallownest to the ground.
Nightmare King Grimm would not care.
Likely the Pale King was aware of that.
But he does not dwell on it, to focused on the topic at hand. The smile on his face shows that Grimm can indeed read between the lines of what is and is not said. If the Pale King did not want something, he would have long since ended things. This conversation would be over, Grimm's hands would not be on him. The Troupe Master merrily danced over these lines and went where most dared not with their monarch, but he knew when not to push and when the Pale King meant enough was enough.
He may have not intended for things to go this far, yes, but he still chose to question it. Forge forward with something he considered an annoyance at best but forge forward he did.
A strange thing to cherish, yes. But Grimm has no regrets. It was the strange and unique that often produced the most spectacular flames.]
I enjoy them simply because they are fascinating. It is not a lie when I say it would be difficult for even myself to explain the desire to see it.
[Well, that is not quite true. Grimm could not explain it with words alone. But he could certainly show, if the Pale King was willing.]
I could show you, but I would have to request something that may be difficult for you, my dear friend.
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Nightmare King Grimm would not care.
Likely the Pale King was aware of that.
But he does not dwell on it, to focused on the topic at hand. The smile on his face shows that Grimm can indeed read between the lines of what is and is not said. If the Pale King did not want something, he would have long since ended things. This conversation would be over, Grimm's hands would not be on him. The Troupe Master merrily danced over these lines and went where most dared not with their monarch, but he knew when not to push and when the Pale King meant enough was enough.
He may have not intended for things to go this far, yes, but he still chose to question it. Forge forward with something he considered an annoyance at best but forge forward he did.
A strange thing to cherish, yes. But Grimm has no regrets. It was the strange and unique that often produced the most spectacular flames.]
I enjoy them simply because they are fascinating. It is not a lie when I say it would be difficult for even myself to explain the desire to see it.
[Well, that is not quite true. Grimm could not explain it with words alone. But he could certainly show, if the Pale King was willing.]
I could show you, but I would have to request something that may be difficult for you, my dear friend.