Not a happily ever after

[jianai]

[After being rescued, Ren regains consciousness pretty quickly. That's what happens when you heal at an accelerated rate - though can Ren's spirit heal so quickly, too?

After all, Mark turned out to be a traitor. One who, in the end, lost his life. What does Ren have to say about it?]

It's true. It's true what I said - my faith in humanity as a whole will not be eroded by a single person's actions. If you are concerned for my powers, that they are still needed... well, you have nothing to worry about.

As for myself...

[Ren smiles sadly. A trail of dried up tears is so visible on their face, and no one even tries to hide it.]

I'm happy that you let my kin live, even knowing they have nothing but disdain and mistrust for humankind. Even if they do... it's not fair to judge them for their beliefs, is it? Only for actions - and they didn't do anything yet.

So. I'm proud of you.

Comments

[63rd_shockwave]

Mrrrm.

[Sarah is of course smoking again.]

'got a reputation to upkeeep...

[jianai]

I seem to recall this isn't the first time you had to make a difficult decision...

[63rd_shockwave]

...Honestly...I dunno. If it was ten years ago, I would have chosen differently. If I hadn't been so tired...

...It's kind of a messed up thing, but mostly I just really wanted a shower. Might not have gone the same way otherwise.

[jianai]

Regardless of what influenced your decision, Sarah...

I'm glad for the end result.

Everyone deserves a chance to live.

If men were angels

[63rd_shockwave]

Yeah...I've had some more time to think about it now, and...I don't regret it. Even if they do cause problems for us, or start killing people.

I can't say that, if it came down to it again, I'd have made the same choice, but the way it turned out is...not the worst. Close, maybe. But not the worst.

...You holdin' up alright?

[jianai]

Let's keep that silver lining in mind, yes.

I am... I will be fine, Sarah. Really.