"Yes..." Atom says softly, raising a fist to press against his mouth, thinking about the two different situations, and then a third.
"There was a war between nations at home a few years ago that removed a cruel dictator, but it was not entirely justified. It was based on the fear of other nations and mere rumors, rather than the desires of the citizens of that nation or the goal to establish a fair government. Little care was taken to protect the civilians from the crossfire. When I was sent there with a peace envoy, more than anything I saw innocent people suffering." His eyes wander upward.
"But this war feels different. It was started by the people who live under the thumb of the Emperor... And if there are no allies in power, I can't think of another way to remove the Emperor..." His brow wrinkles and he grabs at his forehead, frustrated by the bitter truth. "And if Mr. Matthias is correct- and he has proven his power is real- this isn't merely a fight for the civilians. The Empire is killing this world. Everyone is in danger."
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Date: 2025-05-10 02:25 pm (UTC)"There was a war between nations at home a few years ago that removed a cruel dictator, but it was not entirely justified. It was based on the fear of other nations and mere rumors, rather than the desires of the citizens of that nation or the goal to establish a fair government. Little care was taken to protect the civilians from the crossfire. When I was sent there with a peace envoy, more than anything I saw innocent people suffering." His eyes wander upward.
"But this war feels different. It was started by the people who live under the thumb of the Emperor... And if there are no allies in power, I can't think of another way to remove the Emperor..." His brow wrinkles and he grabs at his forehead, frustrated by the bitter truth. "And if Mr. Matthias is correct- and he has proven his power is real- this isn't merely a fight for the civilians. The Empire is killing this world. Everyone is in danger."