hadriel | ✤ II. (VOICE;)

[How long has it been since the former King of Light last addressed the public at large? Too long. Regis had resigned himself to silence when this fiasco begun and held steadfast to his silence until now. For those who know of him and remember the Caelum, Regis isn't the type to speak much in regards to the matters of Hadriel. He's not king here. It would make no sense for him to speak since this is not his kingdom nor his subjects but many of the people here, he deems as friends. They are friends and colleagues he's come to respect over the long months, many of which he honestly cherish like members of his own family.

That's why he speaks after holding onto his silence for so long. He knows he must do so in hopes of warding the chaos that is bound to brew. Unfortunately, this might spark quite the debate.]

Do not be so quick to cut off your noses in spite of your face. [His tone is stern and sincere without a hint of mirth.] Your desperation will lead you to sorrow if you act with haste.

We mustn't fall prey to their schemes. If they seek a life, let them take it. We are not mere pawns to used as butchers.

[He's being quite cryptic & vague for a reason. Be mindful in how you answer. Regis is aware that certain 'people' might be listening.]

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It is prudent to consider all available options.

[She's not interested in killing Hope and can think of multiple reasons why it's unwise, but she'd prefer to outwardly seem like she's giving it serious thought. If Regis wants to know her real stance on the matter, he can meet her in person.]

[Rey is no stranger to the concept of being used as a butcher. For a long time, she's been a pawn as well. But her strings have since been cut, and she's free to act on her own accord. Which means that she fully intends on taking advantage of the situation where she can.]

Might want to watch how much you say here.

[Pretty sure the gods have always been vigilant, but who knows how much access the Null have to the network now.]

[Forgive Brennan an eyeroll and a derisive chuckle.]

That is obviously the logical conclusion. That people need to be reminded of it is disconcerting, even if it is statistically probable that people would make incorrect inferences that lead to bad decisions.

It is fairly heavy-handed that they target Hope first.

Yes, yes. Being forced into playing house is much more worthwhile!

[Maketh's face is perfectly blank.]

I see no one acting in haste, Regis. Whatever are you suggesting?

[They're both politicians. They'll play the game.]

[Zack has been listening to everyone's point of view carefully and hasn't bother to reply to the god.]

Would you be against it if it happens to be the most logical out come?

[He's curious as to why, since humans kill humans all the time and he's still learning where the invisible lines you don't cross are.]

Sometimes, it is necessary to sacrifice for the greater good. But it should only be a last resort. I cannot stand by while an innocent dies, if there is any other way to be found.

Dad? You think this will put us indefinitely in the face of danger, one side or another?

[Ignis is troubled by this. He does not know enough of either side yet to make a decision on who he should support, though considering the situation he would approach the idea of supporting either side with a healthy dose of cynicism.]

I can't say I think kindly of the idea of being used as a playing piece in someone else's war games.

[Through his own observance of this network, he has surmised that open communication is something that one undertakes on their own risk. Right now, he is saying nothing that others - and Regis himself - have not expressed, but still, he measures his words carefully.]

This 'offer' feels a long time in the making.

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