❝ One does not define itself as anything other than what it Is , and it Is One . ❞
a tiny wing by ONE's head fluttered .
❝ terrifying things reign in the deepest depths at the bottom of the dreams of our makers . unsightly beasts . ❞
𝗖𝗡—𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟱
"I would still rather avoid being impolite, even if it's being looked through my smaller lens."
And yet... He finds it mesmerising. Perhaps he's more simple he'd like to admit.
"One, myself or other regular humans, expect something more terrifying. Unagreeable even. It's pleasant, this."
𒄬 MATTHEW DU FONTAINE
❝ to refer to anything is to refer to the Tao , which is to refer to me . i take no offense to any identifier . ❞
ONE nodded approvingly of his own words .
❝ there are many entities , anomalies , and phenomena . ❞
𝗖𝗡—𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟱
"And yet, we'd like to know." Because it's important, because if someone was there before... They'd be wiser.
"Expected for a moment... Well. When thinking of entities--" Cutting himself, shaking head.
"Wait, is that a rude term, in the first place...?"
𒄬 MATTHEW DU FONTAINE
❝ it isn't our obligation to force people to know our names . we come and go - sometimes here , sometimes there . ❞
he nodded his head .
❝ time . i've lost track of the days , honestly . ❞
𝗖𝗡—𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟱
It's a good impression thus far, cryptic as it may be.
"Tianzun... I think I've seen that person around, as well as heard and met folks who'd be more savvy."
THE Jiang Ziya himself and others come to mind.
"Ancient, old as time probably? Impressive...!"
𒄬 MATTHEW DU FONTAINE
One reached and shook Matt's hand .
❝ Matt . yes . the Tao is ... beautiful . all-encompassing oneness with itself , both outside and within all things . it created me . i am the first of the Tianzun's . ❞
𝗖𝗡—𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟱
"The Tao?" Pondering, hand on his chin.
"You /might/ have to explain some more. I'm knowledgeable, but not that much. I'm Matt." Offering his hand.
𒄬 MATTHEW DU FONTAINE
❝ the Tao does include that , yes . but to you — One shines a light . can you feel its warmth ? ❞
𝗖𝗡—𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟱
"Hmhmhm. That could go to most anyone, right?"
He's taking "one" as not an individual, but... Oneself.
𒄬 MATTHEW DU FONTAINE
❝ one's light shines upon you . ❞
ONE was quite happy with the other .
