@spiritcipher They chose to sleep.
I doubt they'll choose to awaken.
(Starting to walk away, then glancing back.)
Arceus pray Karma doesn't eliminate both of us, then.
@spiritcipher . . .
(She seems to purposely not acknowledge that.)
(The portrait is tucked into a pocket.)
Yet another thing you don't deserve.
I assure you, I keep these very well maintained.
It is part of my job, after all.
@spiritcipher ...
They were not worthless during their time.
But they have outlived their initial trust.
(She stares with little in her gaze but disappointment.)
I thought you were incapable of love.
Perhaps I was wrong.
@spiritcipher I still am.
For I am reaching to something.
Far more memorable
And tangible.
The future, blooming softly.
No matter what he said,
He only ever lied to you.
@spiritcipher I did what I must.
All I did was necessary to move the cycle in the correct direction.
I have little regret because it was pre-determined and a blessing for the world.
@spiritcipher There are other souls ready and willing to protect life as we see it.
In the end, his actions make him replaceable. As much as it pains me to say it...