[His own face changes - an expression of surprise, then disbelief, then settling into...pure exhaustion, plain and simple.]
...Previous times, I've stepped forward and covered for those that have murdered, because of who they are, or my connections with them, and mostly because what they did wasn't out of their intentions. [There are...things that he knows, that he's kept close to his chest. Of course, Emet-Selch was one, but...] I only assumed it would be the same. But of course, you know who you are. I know who you are.
[Would it be any other way? For the saint, to stand forward, and accept everything she has done, and not shy away from it all?]
I'm sorry, Jeanne. It was just coming from a human who cares, more than anything else. I might be an Overseer, but being neutral never was my strong suit.
[He shakes his head.]
Whatever happens tomorrow...I'll stand by your wishes.
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[His own face changes - an expression of surprise, then disbelief, then settling into...pure exhaustion, plain and simple.]
...Previous times, I've stepped forward and covered for those that have murdered, because of who they are, or my connections with them, and mostly because what they did wasn't out of their intentions. [There are...things that he knows, that he's kept close to his chest. Of course, Emet-Selch was one, but...] I only assumed it would be the same. But of course, you know who you are. I know who you are.
[Would it be any other way? For the saint, to stand forward, and accept everything she has done, and not shy away from it all?]
I'm sorry, Jeanne. It was just coming from a human who cares, more than anything else. I might be an Overseer, but being neutral never was my strong suit.
[He shakes his head.]
Whatever happens tomorrow...I'll stand by your wishes.
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She does not look away still. ]
I am aware of my choices, and I won't shy away from the consequences. For whatever reason it was, it doesn't change what I did.
[ Her voice becomes a fraction softer. ]
You don't have to do anything you don't wish to. I would not ask you to. If you wish to remain silent or whatever else, I do not mind.