Is that what you think it takes to have a place in a war?
[ Her tone shifted, a touch darker. She had accepted her burden as a participant in the weapon, had in fact gleefully taken to the challenge. She had, after all, once created a weapon that did something nobody had ever been able to do. This was just another step, another Challenge, and it was one she enjoyed. This was no genocide, but instead it had been targeted. Had that not been grand?
And in retaliation? Even better. She lifted her chin. ]
You are not? [ It was pointed, and sharp. ]
This is war, dear heart, and leaders rise and fall at the drop of a hat. Once I burned the seat of power of one of the greatest cities on my continent. Because it was war, and it had to be done. The same as only half a month's time ago. It is war, and actions must be taken, and directed, as they will.
[ It had been her own people's capital. The Tower, but it had also been necessary. ]
I think you greatly underestimate the amount of emotion I must invest to offer cruelty. This one? [ She gestured at the man. ] Was foolish. Yes, I taught him a lesson. Perhaps he shall learn it, and perhaps he shall not, but it is retaliation that I offer.
And yet you become angry? [ Her hand gestured vaguely toward his. ] Why? For a nobody that will likely be gone, if you have your way?
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Is that what you think it takes to have a place in a war?
[ Her tone shifted, a touch darker. She had accepted her burden as a participant in the weapon, had in fact gleefully taken to the challenge. She had, after all, once created a weapon that did something nobody had ever been able to do. This was just another step, another Challenge, and it was one she enjoyed. This was no genocide, but instead it had been targeted. Had that not been grand?
And in retaliation? Even better. She lifted her chin. ]
You are not? [ It was pointed, and sharp. ]
This is war, dear heart, and leaders rise and fall at the drop of a hat. Once I burned the seat of power of one of the greatest cities on my continent. Because it was war, and it had to be done. The same as only half a month's time ago. It is war, and actions must be taken, and directed, as they will.
[ It had been her own people's capital. The Tower, but it had also been necessary. ]
I think you greatly underestimate the amount of emotion I must invest to offer cruelty. This one? [ She gestured at the man. ] Was foolish. Yes, I taught him a lesson. Perhaps he shall learn it, and perhaps he shall not, but it is retaliation that I offer.
And yet you become angry? [ Her hand gestured vaguely toward his. ] Why? For a nobody that will likely be gone, if you have your way?
Or is this something more, Amos?