And I didn't even let him burn the place down behind us.
[ Another dry deflection, but gosh, what an indictment of humanity that pulling a sobbing kid out of a deteriorating cell is inspirational. At least Rau and Gil agree that people can be absolute dickbags when given free rein.
Rau shifts to look at Gil squarely, draping one arm over the back of the couch and resting his head in one hand. ]
But there it is. Our identical rejection to your plan to save humanity from itself: that people will always, uncontrollably "want." Our opposing rejections: that this "want" will be either damnation or salvation. And in our disagreement, the refutation of your means.
Check.
[ But not checkmate, as damning destiny generally has all those personal implications. ]
no subject
[ Another dry deflection, but gosh, what an indictment of humanity that pulling a sobbing kid out of a deteriorating cell is inspirational. At least Rau and Gil agree that people can be absolute dickbags when given free rein.
Rau shifts to look at Gil squarely, draping one arm over the back of the couch and resting his head in one hand. ]
But there it is. Our identical rejection to your plan to save humanity from itself: that people will always, uncontrollably "want." Our opposing rejections: that this "want" will be either damnation or salvation. And in our disagreement, the refutation of your means.
Check.
[ But not checkmate, as damning destiny generally has all those personal implications. ]