006 [Voice]

[mountain_sage]

Mhm… It would seem that many people from both factions are becoming restless, and that does not bode well at all. I do hope they would allay their frustrations before they descend into madness.

[Filtered to Cosmos warriors]

Would anyone care to join me for a meal? We would eat to our mutual good fortune.

[And he'll be waiting at the Order's

Comments

[prez_tentacle]

Madness? I'd say it's too late to avoid that for some people here.

[mountain_sage]

So I'm beginning to notice. I just hope this madness doesn't spread any further.

[prez_tentacle]

It will get worse before it gets better. That's how these things work...

[mountain_sage]

It is true. Regardless, it will get better.

[prez_tentacle]

You sound so sure of that. A believer in fate?

[mountain_sage]

You could say that.

[prez_tentacle]

Hah... I have no use for fate. People's lives should be governed by their own choices, not written in stone ahead of time. I believe that we are free to write our own histories.

[mountain_sage]

Whether we have use for it or not, fate is always evident. It was fate that led me here, for example. Regardless, I stand by my resolve.

[prez_tentacle]

Don't be a fool. You were 'led' here by two Gods and their need for cannon fodder. Aren't you even capable of knowing when you're being oppressed?

[mountain_sage]

...It may be true for those under Chaos. However, we of Cosmos fight for more than merely the goddess herself.

I do not think you fully understand the magnitude of this conflict.

[But if Solidus fights under Chaos, Saleh can't fault him too much for that.]

[prez_tentacle]

I see. You're talking about Cosmos' claim that all existence will be in danger if she fails to win, aren't you? You truly are hopelessly gullible.

[mountain_sage]

It's not only the claim of Cosmos. There are some who have fought in the previous conflict.

Even if the claim is false, would you really take that chance? Would you allow your own world to be destroyed for the sake of your own doubts?

[prez_tentacle]

I would rather have liberty than my life. Would you allow yourself to be made a slave for the sake of your own fears?

[mountain_sage]

There is no liberty without life. We were summoned here for a purpose, be it for Cosmos or Chaos, or for other reasons. You're free to either walk the path in front of you, or wallow in despair and become a slave to this fate.

[prez_tentacle]

And that's the only choice for you?! Between submission or annihilation? I reject your choice! I will carve out my own fate, my own place in history!

[mountain_sage]

...

You seem quite adamant. Well then, I have no more words.