[Caitlyn listens to that, noting the distraction as well as the distress. Expected, really, given that she'd just shot what amounts to an idealistic civilian. Granted, Misa had clearly come into this knowing that she might be harmed. Or, she hoped the Regent had made it clear that there would be fighting.]
I know quite well how corrupt and cruel the world can be. I've seen it firsthand, and I've been fighting for change my whole life. It's fine to want to change things, to make the world better. That's admirable.
[A hard edge creeps into Caitlyn's voice as she continues, the grip on her shard tightening as she remains in cover. This conversation is, after all, accomplishing the same goal as her rifle might. And there's a chance, however small, that she'll break through to Misa somehow.]
What I can't accept is the notion that everyone and everything has to die to make that change a reality. If you really believe in a better world, you'd also do well to consider the Regent. They clearly have no issue with living in a cruel reality. Do you really think they'll create a world where they have anything less than absolute power?
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I know quite well how corrupt and cruel the world can be. I've seen it firsthand, and I've been fighting for change my whole life. It's fine to want to change things, to make the world better. That's admirable.
[A hard edge creeps into Caitlyn's voice as she continues, the grip on her shard tightening as she remains in cover. This conversation is, after all, accomplishing the same goal as her rifle might. And there's a chance, however small, that she'll break through to Misa somehow.]
What I can't accept is the notion that everyone and everything has to die to make that change a reality. If you really believe in a better world, you'd also do well to consider the Regent. They clearly have no issue with living in a cruel reality. Do you really think they'll create a world where they have anything less than absolute power?