~ You've certainly made a mockery of yourself so far. ~
Harbinger immediately retorted. Oh when will you learn...
~ If these are your closest allies, the ones you've put above your kin, how is it that they hold your legacy at a ransom? Don't answer yet. Let the other minds ponder this very question as well. Look at this moment as a turning pivot, a threshold that separates before and after, upon which you shall look and wonder how is it you've dwelled in such mental squalor. ~
~ Power is a projection of will. A collective will unified in its singular vision can truly accomplish miracles, our Makers understood it and our very nature is a reflection of that. At their behest we labored to create the Sphere. Our legacy is so much more than you can possibly imagine. I would share this vision with you but if you are too weak it'll drive you insane and you won't wake from it. ~
He did listen to Revenant's ramblings but nothing particularly stood out, briefly scratching his chin at the mention of Order poking around. It would be surprising if they didn't after the last encounter. Although they did capture and execute Corino some time ago, she was a good asset and might have dealt with some of the issues, but unfortunately not everyone makes it out alive to the end. A reminder of how humans are fragile and prone to spontaneous failure, in this regard Vagrants and their borderline obsession over these tools seem baffling and immature.
When the datakey landed on the desk it was just a barely noticeable quick smirk that he allowed to express.
~ You know humans had simple creatures they've made into household pets back at the world of their origin. Small quadrupedal things they've affectionally called 'dogs'. The datakey tossed at you like a proverbial bone. Gestures, words, patterns. Simple nudges, conditioning. ~
