>>6032010Looking to your uncle, you comment, “I mean, ultimately it’s up to them and everything, but we should at least make the offer… within reason.” You turn to face Hearts, crossing your arms and telling him, “I at the very least want to help you, but I also think it’s fair that we know what we’re getting into. Something physical, something solid to really get the nuances. You say you can read our hearts, but we don’t exactly have that luxury. And while I’m sure a lot of us trust Chiaotzu, myself included, having some more clarity on what exactly this might entail, the dangers involved and the capabilities of those you’re up against, would at least ease some concerns. We have a home to protect too, people counting on us, and others we are trying to save. Plus we need to make sure our involvement won’t, you know, make things worse.”
Hearts looks to you, considering your words. He nods, giving a softer smile, and oddly remarking, “This is why they’ll never understand the hearts of mortals…”
“...Uh, pardon?” Chuu Lee asks in confusion.
“Your hearts are pure and strong, filled with conviction but tempered with reason. The Archons, and honestly many of the so-called ‘higher gods,’ could never truly grasp just how capable you all are. They flaunt their authority and demand obedience, that mortals bend to their whims, and if they’re found lacking, they’re blamed and punished for it. Even if they never were told they were being held accountable to such standards. I want to free people from that kind of tyranny, so they may live their lives on their own terms, not those dictated to them by some higher power. Especially not the likes of these…”
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