The Peak of Deception (Shadowvanilla/ Truthlesssage) Crk
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Honesty without care is brutality, care without honesty is manipulation.
The sage is the embodiment of a wolf in sheep's clothing. His selfishness and ideals that he continues to push onto others, he just can't stop. He sees the truth as all powerful, something everone should bask in, even if it hurts them in the end.
The Recluse is elusive. He keeps quiet and comforts others with sweet lies and harsh turnarounds once they reach the peak of truth. A sheep in wolf's skin, if you will.
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"You understand me, don't you? You hate me, and I love it."
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Truthless Recluse × Sage of Truth
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