video post;
[the video clicks on, but this time, it seems purposeful. the man is familiar to many who know Lockon, but it's a given that it's not him: he lacks the eyepatch, after all. it's obvious that this is the parole hearing, from the various creature that pan out in front of him, but the camera angles after a moment, toward Lyle's face. it's less smirking and more somber for the moment]
It's not surprising that you wouldn't me sympathetic or the actions we've taken. I decided to keep myself in there a little longer, because it wouldn't be right to do some time for my crimes. I'm sure it's surprising that we'd be willing to take on the brunt of our guilt and stay in here a little longer, but my comrades wouldn't keep me in there if they weren't doing something of the same, would they?
[his voice picks up then, the familiar Lyle smile (or smirk) forcing its way to the surface]
I don't really mind having to see what I've done-or experience it. I accept the guilt for that and confess to it. It's really about time that you decided to show us the error of our ways, isn't it? But I'll admit that I'm facing the world and fighting as I am for a reason. I want justice, and I can't really blame you for not understanding that.
Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if you call this justice. There's a lot of people here, and you're humilating them, aren't you? I would've taken away our devices if you really wanted to get your point across.
But maybe you understand it, too. That justice can't be reached without us all understanding. That's part of it, isn't it? Facing the world for our own reasons, understanding why we've all done what we've chosen to do.
[he hesitates, before straightening up, and in that moment, it is only clear then the black rings under his eyes. though he speaks clearly, the weekend has done enough of a number on Lyle]
But hey, I guess I should say it a little more clearly. That's why you're letting me run my device, aren't you? I accept the guilt of my crimes. Of fighting in a rebel group and causing the deaths of possible thousands, of working with Celestial Being to eradicate war. I can face the crimes I've done; I just hope that everyone else can.
That's why I'm doing this. We should all fight for our own reasons and face the world, even bearing the weight of our mistakes. That's why I'm Lockon Stratos now, after all.
[the motions go through to show that Lyle has been freed before he clicks off the device as he starts leaving the prison]
It's not surprising that you wouldn't me sympathetic or the actions we've taken. I decided to keep myself in there a little longer, because it wouldn't be right to do some time for my crimes. I'm sure it's surprising that we'd be willing to take on the brunt of our guilt and stay in here a little longer, but my comrades wouldn't keep me in there if they weren't doing something of the same, would they?
[his voice picks up then, the familiar Lyle smile (or smirk) forcing its way to the surface]
I don't really mind having to see what I've done-or experience it. I accept the guilt for that and confess to it. It's really about time that you decided to show us the error of our ways, isn't it? But I'll admit that I'm facing the world and fighting as I am for a reason. I want justice, and I can't really blame you for not understanding that.
Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if you call this justice. There's a lot of people here, and you're humilating them, aren't you? I would've taken away our devices if you really wanted to get your point across.
But maybe you understand it, too. That justice can't be reached without us all understanding. That's part of it, isn't it? Facing the world for our own reasons, understanding why we've all done what we've chosen to do.
[he hesitates, before straightening up, and in that moment, it is only clear then the black rings under his eyes. though he speaks clearly, the weekend has done enough of a number on Lyle]
But hey, I guess I should say it a little more clearly. That's why you're letting me run my device, aren't you? I accept the guilt of my crimes. Of fighting in a rebel group and causing the deaths of possible thousands, of working with Celestial Being to eradicate war. I can face the crimes I've done; I just hope that everyone else can.
That's why I'm doing this. We should all fight for our own reasons and face the world, even bearing the weight of our mistakes. That's why I'm Lockon Stratos now, after all.
[the motions go through to show that Lyle has been freed before he clicks off the device as he starts leaving the prison]