[ and then she just sort of stumbles forward with a dogwhine, trembling - before taking a deep breath, steadying herself, and straightening again. ]
This beast apologizes for losing its composure.
This is not a justification. It is an explanation.
And he is no child, nor should you treat him like one. Even if he did not directly participate in the Deliberative, he stood by and allowed his fellows to bleed Creation dry. I will brook no testimony regarding his innocence unless it is from his Lunar, and even only with the promise that he is not holding his Lunar's leash and guiding its words.
You will die defending him. This is not in question. This beast was created to march at the forefront of the armies that cleaved asunder darkness itself so that the sun could shine upon the land. He and I are both leagues beyond anything you could muster, even in this place where our respective blessings are diminished. You will die to fail defending someone infinitely more capable of defending himself than you could ever hope to be. This is regrettable, and if you were not so inclined toward excusing the system he upholds, I would think you one of Luna's children yourself.
As it is, I can only imagine you are underestimating him. This is a mistake. He is far more than you ever could be. He is an instrument of the Unconquered Sun, and he will do what is right in the eyes of heaven, even if that is not what is best. He is prosperity, and he is destruction. Die pointlessly for him if you wish, in the name of your empty ideals, but do not disrespect what a glorious thing he is by claiming he is too pure and innocent and powerless to face his past.
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This beast apologizes for losing its composure.
This is not a justification. It is an explanation.
And he is no child, nor should you treat him like one. Even if he did not directly participate in the Deliberative, he stood by and allowed his fellows to bleed Creation dry. I will brook no testimony regarding his innocence unless it is from his Lunar, and even only with the promise that he is not holding his Lunar's leash and guiding its words.
You will die defending him. This is not in question. This beast was created to march at the forefront of the armies that cleaved asunder darkness itself so that the sun could shine upon the land. He and I are both leagues beyond anything you could muster, even in this place where our respective blessings are diminished. You will die to fail defending someone infinitely more capable of defending himself than you could ever hope to be. This is regrettable, and if you were not so inclined toward excusing the system he upholds, I would think you one of Luna's children yourself.
As it is, I can only imagine you are underestimating him. This is a mistake. He is far more than you ever could be. He is an instrument of the Unconquered Sun, and he will do what is right in the eyes of heaven, even if that is not what is best. He is prosperity, and he is destruction. Die pointlessly for him if you wish, in the name of your empty ideals, but do not disrespect what a glorious thing he is by claiming he is too pure and innocent and powerless to face his past.