Then, do not split hairs over language when I came to ask for your intelligence.
[ He still bites his tongue, lifting his chin in the join of their minds with the solid footing of a warrior. Of someone who believes in justice and morality, and will not rise to her goading and vitriol. She is a difficult woman to talk to, nearly impossible, but he is here not for himself — he is here for a good future, and that means submitting to such treatment. As he had said, words mean nothing. Only actions do. Receiving the names from her means more to him than any abuse he receives, for it means he can do something for Zenith.
One of the names, he recognizes. Silco, the one who had killed and crushed Quetzalcoatl's Shard and then boasted about it. The other two he doesn't know of, and will need to look into to determine whether Hayame has named them out of personal spite, or because they are actually detrimental towards Zenith. Right now, based on her opinions of the other Faction, he cannot guarantee she is not just throwing names at him to test him. ]
We may be enemies, but I will not show you any disrespect because of it. I have known those I must kill or be killed by, and I truly hope we can meet one another honorably. I may have only just arrived, but... I do intend to right the wrongs within my Faction.
[ originally i had him lose his shit but lbh he's not that type ]
If that means I must kill, I will. If it means I must imprison, I will. Yes, I will rehabilitate as well — I must see for myself which form of justice suits the crime. However, Hayame... your longevity and vision will not be discounted. What you say of them is — it is unforgivable, disreputable behavior to me.
[ Hopefully, she understands he has to do his due diligence, because just obeying an "enemy" is poor form and naive. ]
I will begin with Silco, though. What he did... [ A flicker of cold hatred burns through him. There's no need to look beyond a public admission of guilt! :) ]
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[ He still bites his tongue, lifting his chin in the join of their minds with the solid footing of a warrior. Of someone who believes in justice and morality, and will not rise to her goading and vitriol. She is a difficult woman to talk to, nearly impossible, but he is here not for himself — he is here for a good future, and that means submitting to such treatment. As he had said, words mean nothing. Only actions do. Receiving the names from her means more to him than any abuse he receives, for it means he can do something for Zenith.
One of the names, he recognizes. Silco, the one who had killed and crushed Quetzalcoatl's Shard and then boasted about it. The other two he doesn't know of, and will need to look into to determine whether Hayame has named them out of personal spite, or because they are actually detrimental towards Zenith. Right now, based on her opinions of the other Faction, he cannot guarantee she is not just throwing names at him to test him. ]
We may be enemies, but I will not show you any disrespect because of it. I have known those I must kill or be killed by, and I truly hope we can meet one another honorably. I may have only just arrived, but... I do intend to right the wrongs within my Faction.
[ originally i had him lose his shit but lbh he's not that type ]
If that means I must kill, I will. If it means I must imprison, I will. Yes, I will rehabilitate as well — I must see for myself which form of justice suits the crime. However, Hayame... your longevity and vision will not be discounted. What you say of them is — it is unforgivable, disreputable behavior to me.
[ Hopefully, she understands he has to do his due diligence, because just obeying an "enemy" is poor form and naive. ]
I will begin with Silco, though. What he did... [ A flicker of cold hatred burns through him. There's no need to look beyond a public admission of guilt! :) ]