Answers? [Post "The Power Called Sadness"]

[a_linear_mind]

[As the machines that made the trip to the Chimera Headquarters return, one that made the trip is missing. Thankfully, anyone looking for it will find that it isn't fair from Fort Alhambra. The machine is crouched over in one of the empty testing grounds, the self-repair of the machine running a lot slower than it usually does on top of the massive amount of damage it suffered during it's last fight. The pilot is not doing so well either. The man sits on top of the machine, not looking like his usual self at all. His gaze is set on the sunset and...the expression on his face is far from a happy one. He seems to be grasping at some sort of necklace, on closer inspector it's clear that he's holding onto a wedding ring that was kept on the necklace.]

...I bet you'd be laughing if you saw me right now.

[He also seems to be talking to himself. For someone who was just accused of killing someone he loved alongside 200 people, betraying his old friends, and trying to pull the wool over the Unity Group's eyes concerning his identity he seems...oddly calm. ]

Comments

[abugslife]

I heard what happened. And I am sure you are aware I cannot just sit idly and be silent about it.

[a_linear_mind]

Then just say what you want to say.

[abugslife]

The accusations thrown against you. All of it is true, is it not?

[a_linear_mind]

Most of it...

[abugslife]

Tell me, why should I not let ESUN know about this, and then hand you in to rot in jail till the end of your days? Which, considering your immortality, will be very long.

[a_linear_mind]

Just like that huh, here I thought I built up some trust.

[abugslife]

You are the one to talk about trust, hiding your past from me all this time. From everyone.

Are you still going to be evasive, or will you give straightforward answers to straightforward questions?

[a_linear_mind]

I didn't think you particularly cared about my past Heph.

[Looks like the facade is back up.]

[abugslife]

I do now.

Why did you do it?

[a_linear_mind]

...because I had to.

[abugslife]

Can you elaborate?

[a_linear_mind]

What do you want me to say?

It seems like you've made up your mind already. Would giving a reason really change it?

[abugslife]

Then I am not the only one.

I want the truth, Willis. And I want a reason to trust you. You are going out of your way not to give me one!

[a_linear_mind]

...why can't you just trust me?

[abugslife]

Tell me one thing to reassure me that this trust will not be misplaced. Just one thing.

1/2

[a_linear_mind]

...I chose to stay here, I've had plenty of opportunities to escape all of this and I'm still here.

You're free to think what you want...

2/2

[a_linear_mind]

...at this point I've gotten pretty used to having my friends lose all faith in me.

What's one more?

[Somehow he manages to raise a sad smile.]

[abugslife]

...

I will be watching you. If you give me a reason to think trusting you was a mistake, you will regret not being able to die.