With the understanding that sometimes, violence is necessary to protect the weak from the wicked. If one has power, one should use it to do good. And I have it, so...I take comfort in knowing that I've done the right thing with it.
[It doesn't make it any less serious, and she'd rather not have to be violent, but that's not an option all the time.]
[But after a moment, he shakes his head, offering her hand a pat.]
Just unpleasant thoughts of the past. I shall not dwell when I should be happy to see you again. Have you made your rounds about the town? I'm sure you're surprised to see so many new faces.
[A lot of people came and went, since Rei was here.]
[Rei slips her hand up to take his in a firm grip.]
Lance, Chloe, Allura. The other Paladins. There are a few I've yet to see. And...yes, there are certainly a lot of new people. Far more than when I left.
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It sounds like you've led a very long and difficult life...
How do you cope with such a past?
[He asks partly because he cannot ask the Mute — thought he has some idea of how the man copes.
Or... doesn't cope?
He's not sure.]
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[It doesn't make it any less serious, and she'd rather not have to be violent, but that's not an option all the time.]
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[He frowns down, fidgeting anxiously.]
... Some do not realize they're the wicked, and not the protector.
That is when things become complicated, I've noticed.
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[Rei reaches for Dia's hand, taking it in her own.]
The wicked I'm referring to are monsters from beyond the stars, or devils and mad gods. Beings that want to conquer the planet and kill everyone.
I agree that it can be complicated when people are involved, but sometimes things are just monsters.
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... Perhaps I just wish it were only monsters.
[But after a moment, he shakes his head, offering her hand a pat.]
Just unpleasant thoughts of the past. I shall not dwell when I should be happy to see you again. Have you made your rounds about the town? I'm sure you're surprised to see so many new faces.
[A lot of people came and went, since Rei was here.]
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[Rei slips her hand up to take his in a firm grip.]
Lance, Chloe, Allura. The other Paladins. There are a few I've yet to see. And...yes, there are certainly a lot of new people. Far more than when I left.