Because you were angry about that and killed Margaret?
[ There's no judging tone. ]
It sounds like the anger is really influenced by other things, so I don't think that would make you a mindless beast. Dion, you... you're really better than you think you are.
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I agree, the circumstances around Scien were unusual. However, my situation and his are not the same.
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If you want to explain, I'll be here to listen, Dion. I'd like to know how you felt.
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[ well, if she wants to listen ]
I was angry. [ surprise ] So angry it felt almost agonizing, and I could not bear to watch her let that pet roam this ship as if it weren't a threat.
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[ Honestly, that thing looked more like a monster compared to Keith's Kosmo. ]
If it was well-behaved, then it would be a different story, but...
[ remembering when it jumped Guy ]
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Yes, it clearly did not truly obey its master. [ ... ] But my behaviour was no better than a mindless beast either.
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[ There's no judging tone. ]
It sounds like the anger is really influenced by other things, so I don't think that would make you a mindless beast. Dion, you... you're really better than you think you are.
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As are you, Yuri. I am most grateful for your company, though I... do not wish to be deceptive. I have killed many innocents before this.
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[ There is absolutely no hesitation in her voice. ]
In fact... as a prince, you probably had to make choices that you didn't want to, but had to.
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Yes, there are many who suffered for their prince not defending them.
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[ ... ]
Because that's impossible.
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[ he agrees with her ]
And yet should I not feel guilt for those lives still? Do they not deserve that, at least?
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But nor will I change my stance as a result of negative framing.