You can never forget where you came from. No matter how much youโve changed, how much you claim to be a good person. You were once just like me. It doesnโt just shed like snake skin.
The empress raises a brow, giving Tony a displeased scowl. It was typical at this point.
โYou do not โhaveโ me. No one will ever have me again. We are allies, yes, and allies help defend each other. I will agree with that part of your statement.โ
He watched her place the weapon before looking over to Sindel, giving her a soft smirk.
โMaybe not. And the reason for that being is because I have you. And whatever you have, nobodyโs gonna take it away unless they get through me.โ
โOne can never make everyone happy. We have to use our better judgment in order to decide for ourselves what we know to be best.โ
There is a moment of silence as she considers the situation, until a sigh fills the space.
โNo use in moping, hm? Why donโt we get some tea?โ
โThey lack vision. The simple truth is that everything comes at a cost, and the results will only deliver some of what they want.
You have a point. Still, I tire of things. Itโs necessary, what I do, but I donโt do so because I want to. Power must be used, wielded.โ
โIt was a family heirloom. There are few like this in the world, and thatโs by design. No one can have what I have.โ
The weapon retracts into itself, and she places it back upon her hip.
Tony would have walked over to Sindel before giving her shoulder a gentle tap.
โA Kwan Dao. Iโve actually read about these kinds of weapons. Howโd you manage to get your hands on one?โ
โTin Man is such a gentleman for getting us home safely. I was truly concerned, given that heโs not as muscular as the captain, but thatโs what technology is for. Bravo.โ
โI have yet to be party to one of those motivational speeches. I sincerely doubt that I will ever be fighting alongside him, but Iโm surprised every day.โ
โYou and I both. Although, I guess whenever the situation is pretty dire, they do bring up a strong sense of motivation. Hell, they even inspired the kid (Miles Morales).โ
โAnd yet there are those who would propagate chaos. They think itโs going to liberate them from the constraints of society. Stupid.โ
An opportunity has arisen. But she must be so rash. No, she needs to maintain her image.
โI empathize entirely. People like us are โ
โOrder is essential, people may complain, but they do not understand. Not truly. They lack perspective.โ
A pause.
โI have some, those that are more trusted, but itโs not so simple. Finding those who see my vision are rare.โ