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cartesianism2018-11-18 02:58 pm
cartesio) wrote in cartesianism2018-11-18 02:58 pm
...That's probably the worst way you could have phrased that.
I mean, no. I'm just saying.
[But...]
I will definitely come for you, though.
[But...]
I will definitely come for you, though.
[He'll get one in return.]
That's what I'm here for.
That's what I'm here for.
You don't need to threaten me. I've been staying safe starting... last week or so?
...Maybe we can just both promise to not do anything dangerous unless we absolutely have to?
[More seriously.]
Look. I'll have your back no matter what kind of trouble you put yourself in. Just... tell me if you're going to do something dangerous before you actually do it, okay?
[Just... some kind of warning maybe?? And maybe not hearing about it second hand from someone else would be great too??]
Look. I'll have your back no matter what kind of trouble you put yourself in. Just... tell me if you're going to do something dangerous before you actually do it, okay?
[Just... some kind of warning maybe?? And maybe not hearing about it second hand from someone else would be great too??]
[There's a pause for a moment, but her first thought is...]
Really?
[She's not exactly used to having someone in her corner.]
Really?
[She's not exactly used to having someone in her corner.]
No, I know you weren't. Just...
[She shrugs.]
It's kind of - new to me. That's all.
[She shrugs.]
It's kind of - new to me. That's all.
[It's Keith's turn to go quiet for a moment. He knows Oso has a point here; he's never pretended to be good at getting his point across diplomatically. But he's also not any closer to apologizing.]
She needed a wake up call.
[That's something he's not backing down from.]
We almost lost our entire universe back home because the other paladins thought the same thing about give someone questionable a chance. If Sakura wants to act like the Sergeant's innocent because he's just taking orders -- fine. That's stupid, but I'm sure that makes sense to a kid who has no understanding of how responsibility works. But protecting the guy;s boss too? Even when we know they plan on repeating this bullshit and making even more people suffer for it?
You've got to be kidding me.
She needed a wake up call.
[That's something he's not backing down from.]
We almost lost our entire universe back home because the other paladins thought the same thing about give someone questionable a chance. If Sakura wants to act like the Sergeant's innocent because he's just taking orders -- fine. That's stupid, but I'm sure that makes sense to a kid who has no understanding of how responsibility works. But protecting the guy;s boss too? Even when we know they plan on repeating this bullshit and making even more people suffer for it?
You've got to be kidding me.
[After a few moments:]
...Yeah. I’m glad, too, I guess.
...Yeah. I’m glad, too, I guess.
[after a moment, Osomatsu lets out a breath through his nose. Keith's right, and believing the Sergeant is innocent is dumb. he agrees! he's been gunning for the Sergeant since they first got here. the guy forced them to kill each other, and he had hostages, and...
but then Osomatsu looks at Sakura, and he doesn't know what to do. he doesn't think she is stupid. he doesn't think Keith is stupid. they're both trying their best in a horrible situation. the last thing they should all be doing is arguing.
if Keith stepped in to fight with Sakura because she was in the way? what would happen then?
he finally faces Keith again. maybe he's right. maybe Sakura did need a wake-up call. at the same time, Osomatsu doesn't want her to become jaded because of... everything that's happened here. he probably shouldn't be talking about this, it's not helping. so he just leans back in his seat, wanting to shrink]
but then Osomatsu looks at Sakura, and he doesn't know what to do. he doesn't think she is stupid. he doesn't think Keith is stupid. they're both trying their best in a horrible situation. the last thing they should all be doing is arguing.
if Keith stepped in to fight with Sakura because she was in the way? what would happen then?
he finally faces Keith again. maybe he's right. maybe Sakura did need a wake-up call. at the same time, Osomatsu doesn't want her to become jaded because of... everything that's happened here. he probably shouldn't be talking about this, it's not helping. so he just leans back in his seat, wanting to shrink]
| | [ that's definitely a little concerning... but okay, sure. anyway, since she is Worried, she's going to double down on one more check for today. are there any magic or ghost pings to be found anywhere in Cartesio today? besides the people that are still here and alive, apparently ] |
... Oh!
[ she tries her best to smile, for his sake. ] Happy birthday, in that case. I didn't get you a present, though.
[ she tries her best to smile, for his sake. ] Happy birthday, in that case. I didn't get you a present, though.
Edited 2018-11-22 21:28 (UTC)
[And likewise, Keith's tone is unwavering in its harshness. Sakura may be just a little kid, but so was Pidge and that never stopped him from flipping a shit at her when she first threatened to leave Voltron because the lives of three people meant more to her than the lives of everyone else in the galaxy. Pidge didn't cry then, and neither is Sakura so contrary to the beliefs of everyone demanding that he tone police here, he's going to assume Sakura can actually handle herself. In a weird way, he's treating her like an adult, rather than some little kid who needs to be shielded at every turn. Respect, in other words, isn't always respectful.]
You seriously think any of us here wouldn't want to save as many lives as possible in an ideal world?
[He's exasperated through and through by her point here.]
You really think mercy for guys like this doesn't come with a price tag? You know they're going to keep pulling this shit again and again -- you really think they're gonna stop just because you asked them nicely? Give me a break, Sakura. You might be okay with the idea of leaving them all alive and risking them dragging your friends into this mess in the future, but I'm not risking that with any of the paladins. They need to be home to pilot the lions and form Voltron.
[A beat.]
Idealism is great and all, but you need to understand that it's a luxury that you can't afford. If we can't get them to agree to our terms, I'm doing whatever it takes to make it happen. So think real hard about what you're gonna do cuz I'd rather not have to hurt you in the process.
You seriously think any of us here wouldn't want to save as many lives as possible in an ideal world?
[He's exasperated through and through by her point here.]
You really think mercy for guys like this doesn't come with a price tag? You know they're going to keep pulling this shit again and again -- you really think they're gonna stop just because you asked them nicely? Give me a break, Sakura. You might be okay with the idea of leaving them all alive and risking them dragging your friends into this mess in the future, but I'm not risking that with any of the paladins. They need to be home to pilot the lions and form Voltron.
[A beat.]
Idealism is great and all, but you need to understand that it's a luxury that you can't afford. If we can't get them to agree to our terms, I'm doing whatever it takes to make it happen. So think real hard about what you're gonna do cuz I'd rather not have to hurt you in the process.
| | Are you sure? I could draw you something... but I don't mind celebrating. |
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