[ Veneration is a very good word for what Nigel seems to be doing. And unlike some of his odd stares, his slightly off-kiltered way of speaking, this seems to come as natural to him as breathing. This sort of talk formed the very foundation to his existence -- the teetering kingdom of history and delusion that made the sum-total of his self-worth. ]

The modern world has technologies to offer. Various conveniences that make like simpler and more streamlined. But all things worth doing require some sacrifice of effort -- something the modern world has no patience for. Modern priorities lack so much of the conviction that the kings of old once had.