Hmmn.

For once Alec agrees with the parliament. Such a shallow effort to search for ascent. Desperate creatures reaching for godhood and-

this is exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

Giving into godhood. He's seen what great power can do unchecked.

"It's not what you think it is or could be. There is simplicity in being human. Lesser beings then you yearn for it."

His predecessor battled a barren wasteland clinging to his corpse, a twisted reminder of humanity.

Alec straightens and vines climb up the trees, spikes turning his hiding place into a fortress.