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

[jianai]

Of course. Of course they do.

[Ren nods.]

Tragedy may strike from directions most unexpected. The only thing we can do is, well...

To continue living, don't we?

[abugslife]

Yes. Take your time to rest and mourn, if you require it. I would be a fool to pretend something like that should not affect you in the slightest.

And then, when you are done, return. Return and fight.

[jianai]

Hetepheres...

From the two of us, you really are the more impartial one, aren't you?

I mean that in a good way.

[abugslife]

I would be a poor leader if I were not.

[jianai]

It's more than just being a leader, I think.

[abugslife]

Yes. It is being a good one.