Organizations like mine don't attract well-meaning people. So, like you, I can't promise that it will always go so smoothly. I try to make it clear that I won't have my people acting out, but you can't always predict people.
[ And honestly, Louis has always enjoyed the individuality that was in each of the Shishigumi. They were all individuals who acted in the ways they knew best, but they still respected the boundaries that he had set. They respected him, so they acted good because that was what Louis had asked of them. There was no iron fist rule - just respect. ]
I take no issue with most of the Prismals here; however, they don't want Moonblessed in their organizations - even a Moonblessed who looks similar to them, like myself. So, I'm here for Moonblessed.
[ A tilt of his head. ]
If I can help us it will be better for the Prismals in the long run. But, I have to ask, is a church your key to safety for people? How?
[ He folds his hands over one another, interlacing his fingers then pulling them apart. Archangel repeats this gesture a few times. It is not so much out of nervousness or out of being uncertain what to do with his hands, but a growing frustration inside of him that has nothing to do with the conversation. ]
That's understandable and more than reasonable. I'll take what Prismals that are willing into my fold and make sure that they know that the Moonblessed are to be treated fairly.
[ A smile in response to the tilt of the head. ]
Because people feel safe within the walls of religion, Louis. [ He pauses before adding: ] Rules and order ... they're understood when it comes to a church. People won't needlessly attack it for it will be damning to them if they do. It's a means to keep those inside safe... and those outside ... behaving properly.
[ He disagrees. But maybe it's because religion just isn't a huge part of his life or culture. Maybe it's because he's distrusting and wary and sees no legitimate reason to trust this man. He thinks maybe people who have faith that strongly, they have to be naive. Or maybe desperate. Louis takes a seat, folding his right leg over the other and nodding towards a nearby chair in the small, private room. He's signaling that he can take a seat, if he should want. The movement is intentional, slow, and careful. It's how he does everything. ]
I don't know that I'd bank on people's faith for them to not be disruptive. I'm sure there's plenty here, like myself, that won't necessarily be stopped by being damned.
[ He glances around, then his eyes fall firmly back on the other. ]
Everything I am is here and now, that's how I have always had to live. And many of us here are like that.
Did you know there's no consequences for what you do here at home? [ This probably isn't exactly the thing he should be saying to someone, but here he is. ] I refuse to leave a place without having made a mark. Changed the way things are.
So even if I think it's irresponsible to assume that people will respect four walls for something they have no faith in, I have to respect a desire to leave something behind here.
In a way, I accept that... in many other ways, I don't.
[ Archangel responds cryptically about how he knows that there are no consequences for what he does here with his own world. Because he wants to believe that he can change the ending of his story and the ruined state of his world. ]
I appreciate you respecting at least ... the end goal of what I'm trying to do. [ He closes his eyes as it seems like the two of them are working for the same end. ] Both of us wish to make a place where the people will feel safe and protected.
I will do what I can to look after the spirits and minds... I will do what I can to make the people more proactive about changing the society that they live within... because without those things... they will continue to live in ruin even after we leave. [ Even after he returns to his eternal torment. ]
And what of you? What is it that you hope to leave behind?
Well - [ He pauses, immediately, to consider how to word his answer. ] While you are caring for their spirits and minds, I'm very different. There's issues in the Black Market with trafficking of Prismals and other creatures, and what could only be described as a slave trade.
[ There's a confidence when he speaks. ]
My goal is to take that away from them. I don't care about the harmless legalities of things like fraudulent Demi Chroma and things like that. That is a failure in the system here and I am not going to fix that.
I care to fix the things that are legitimately hurting the population, and that could easily spread to Moonblessed.
[ Free will was a mistake. He shares, at least, Louis's disgust with what is going on, but his methods are more manipulative than violent. Sticks and stones may break a person's bones, but tearing into their mind will leave everlasting damage. ]
It seems, then, our goals are not too dissimilar and only our methods are different.
[ Archangel smiles, warmly, before it fades away. ]
To that end... I'll offer what help I can, and expect help in return should it come to it.
[ He watches him, the way his expression shifts. Louis takes it in, he's careful and observant. As long as they don't interfere with each other's business, then things will be okay. Louis isn't known for his patience and grace, though. And the second he thinks his methods are being bothered or disrupted. ]
Of course.
[ Within reason, of course, goes unsaid. ]
If necessary, I can help. Should hope it doesn't come to that, though. I might not mean good things for this city.
We wouldn't be doing what we're doing if we meant good.
[ Archangel responds with a laugh before he pushes himself up to stand. ]
What we mean to do is just. These things are different. [ Their actions are justified. Their reasons make sense to them. This did not necessarily make them "good," but they were something that needed to be done. For the betterment of all, is that good? Well, it means destroying everything to get there ... the narrative will one day change to say that they were "good" all along, so. ]
Anyway, don't worry too much about it. Just do as you will and the rest will happen as it will.
[ One must always work and put sincere effort into the betterment of the world around them. There's never been a moment without effort in his life. Louis hasn't ever had the chance to live freely and easily.
But, he prefers it that way. He prefers to have to earn it. His hard work has leveled the playing field between himself with natural skills and abilities.
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[ And honestly, Louis has always enjoyed the individuality that was in each of the Shishigumi. They were all individuals who acted in the ways they knew best, but they still respected the boundaries that he had set. They respected him, so they acted good because that was what Louis had asked of them. There was no iron fist rule - just respect. ]
I take no issue with most of the Prismals here; however, they don't want Moonblessed in their organizations - even a Moonblessed who looks similar to them, like myself. So, I'm here for Moonblessed.
[ A tilt of his head. ]
If I can help us it will be better for the Prismals in the long run. But, I have to ask, is a church your key to safety for people? How?
[ He doesn't know that the other will answer. ]
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[ He folds his hands over one another, interlacing his fingers then pulling them apart. Archangel repeats this gesture a few times. It is not so much out of nervousness or out of being uncertain what to do with his hands, but a growing frustration inside of him that has nothing to do with the conversation. ]
That's understandable and more than reasonable. I'll take what Prismals that are willing into my fold and make sure that they know that the Moonblessed are to be treated fairly.
[ A smile in response to the tilt of the head. ]
Because people feel safe within the walls of religion, Louis. [ He pauses before adding: ] Rules and order ... they're understood when it comes to a church. People won't needlessly attack it for it will be damning to them if they do. It's a means to keep those inside safe... and those outside ... behaving properly.
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I don't know that I'd bank on people's faith for them to not be disruptive. I'm sure there's plenty here, like myself, that won't necessarily be stopped by being damned.
[ He glances around, then his eyes fall firmly back on the other. ]
Everything I am is here and now, that's how I have always had to live. And many of us here are like that.
Did you know there's no consequences for what you do here at home? [ This probably isn't exactly the thing he should be saying to someone, but here he is. ] I refuse to leave a place without having made a mark. Changed the way things are.
So even if I think it's irresponsible to assume that people will respect four walls for something they have no faith in, I have to respect a desire to leave something behind here.
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[ Archangel responds cryptically about how he knows that there are no consequences for what he does here with his own world. Because he wants to believe that he can change the ending of his story and the ruined state of his world. ]
I appreciate you respecting at least ... the end goal of what I'm trying to do. [ He closes his eyes as it seems like the two of them are working for the same end. ] Both of us wish to make a place where the people will feel safe and protected.
I will do what I can to look after the spirits and minds... I will do what I can to make the people more proactive about changing the society that they live within... because without those things... they will continue to live in ruin even after we leave. [ Even after he returns to his eternal torment. ]
And what of you? What is it that you hope to leave behind?
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[ There's a confidence when he speaks. ]
My goal is to take that away from them. I don't care about the harmless legalities of things like fraudulent Demi Chroma and things like that. That is a failure in the system here and I am not going to fix that.
I care to fix the things that are legitimately hurting the population, and that could easily spread to Moonblessed.
[ Even if he has to literally murder. ]
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[ Free will was a mistake. He shares, at least, Louis's disgust with what is going on, but his methods are more manipulative than violent. Sticks and stones may break a person's bones, but tearing into their mind will leave everlasting damage. ]
It seems, then, our goals are not too dissimilar and only our methods are different.
[ Archangel smiles, warmly, before it fades away. ]
To that end... I'll offer what help I can, and expect help in return should it come to it.
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Of course.
[ Within reason, of course, goes unsaid. ]
If necessary, I can help. Should hope it doesn't come to that, though. I might not mean good things for this city.
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[ Archangel responds with a laugh before he pushes himself up to stand. ]
What we mean to do is just. These things are different. [ Their actions are justified. Their reasons make sense to them. This did not necessarily make them "good," but they were something that needed to be done. For the betterment of all, is that good? Well, it means destroying everything to get there ... the narrative will one day change to say that they were "good" all along, so. ]
Anyway, don't worry too much about it. Just do as you will and the rest will happen as it will.
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[ One must always work and put sincere effort into the betterment of the world around them. There's never been a moment without effort in his life. Louis hasn't ever had the chance to live freely and easily.
But, he prefers it that way. He prefers to have to earn it. His hard work has leveled the playing field between himself with natural skills and abilities.
He shifts, too, to stand. ]
I imagine you can see yourself out, then?