An Authority is not magic… it is not a power or a skill.
An Authority is the will to rule… authorities are the right to rule. The power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior.
The right to command or control.
Lazarak lifted his head, his small frame straightening as if preparing to give a lesson. His fingers brushed lightly against his robe, smoothing it with a subtle air of self-importance.
"That is what an Authority is."
Damon gave him a deadpan expression, his eyelids lowering just slightly. He tilted his head as if questioning Lazarak's sanity.
"You just gave me a textbook definition. I already knew that. Tell me what it actually is."
Lazarak cleared his throat softly. He looked at Damon with a somewhat awkward expression, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. His gaze flickered to the side before returning to Damon.
"I was getting there…" he muttered.
He glanced at Damon again before continuing.
