All you need is...

[jianai]

[1]
[Immediately after Through the Stomach mission. Said in person for those who were present (or had a reason to be around the area), or as a transmission for those who were not.]

I'm sorry everyone. But I will not be returning with you to Unity Group.

At least, not now. There are many refugees around, who have lost houses, lives, friends and family.

I have promised to help them, and I will. As soon as the ESUN relief group arrives, I'll join it. I have a little bit of experience doing something like this, so don't worry about me.

I'll return as soon as those peoples' immediate needs are taken care of and their base for building their own future will be restored. See you in a few weeks.

I'm very proud of you.

[2 - for Walt]
[Ren hopes to find the depressive Lt before he departs. If they do, it's time for a small private conversation.]

It seems you have been given a unique gift. And, well, a rather scary one - I don't mean for me, I'm not afraid of you. Unless you want me to be afraid that is. No, I mean it could be a little bit scary for you.

Would you like to talk about it? Don't worry, I won't take much of your time.

Comments

[abugslife]

Yes. As well as someone who threw away his life in a tragically pointless sacrifice, as extraordinary people are prone to do.

[jianai]

And this is where we disagree.

I'm not demeaning that man or his act - but I do not think he was extraordinary or unique. He was just a normal person. Every ordinary person is capable of gestures like that, he only acted on that capability.

This is one example that I learnt of, but during my life I have witnessed many more personally. Persons who stood up to injustice despite having very little to themselves, people who performed great acts of bravery, self-sacrifice. You may call them heroes. I believe everyone can be a hero.

This is why I smile.

[abugslife]

You are thinking about the people who came to our rescue now.

[jianai]

I am also thinking about them, yes!

[abugslife]

Heroism and courage are noble traits. But at the same time, sometimes they drive us towards actions where we accomplish nothing, and only sacrifice ourselves for an ideal. And yet, even if rationally such actions are a waste, I cannot condone them in good conscience.

This is why it is so tragic.

[jianai]

I'm glad we had this talk, Hetepheres. Today I learnt more of you - and I'm very happy that I did.

One more thing.

It's not my intention to brag. But, as long as I am around, I will not let peoples' acts of heroism and nobility go to waste. They will be rewarded as they deserve.

[abugslife]

Let us hope you will be able to accomplish as you intend.

Stay safe.