Freeman & Emperor
Freeman
I was thinking about how people in power decide who gets freedom and who stays bound. Do you ever wonder if the rules you set for others should apply to you?
Emperor
I set rules to keep order, not to chain myself. I review them when they become counterproductive, but the purpose is never self‑imprisonment.
Freeman
Sounds like a healthy balance. It’s important to know when a rule is no longer serving its purpose, and to act on that knowledge instead of letting it become a cage. You’ve got that inside the right line.
Emperor
Indeed, I keep my rules on the edge of suffocation, always ready to trim them before they bind.
Freeman
That’s a solid approach. It’s easy to let the line between order and restriction blur, so staying vigilant keeps the balance in check. Keep trimming where needed.
Emperor
Right. A ruler’s strength is measured by how well he can prune the very lines that once gave him control.