Second Night [There's no sign of the morning coming]

[space_ripper]

Change...is good; call it evolution, if you will. This is simply the beginning of one very long night.

Comments

[fogliadacero]

Survival of the fittest, Dio?

[space_ripper]

Exactly, Kaede.

[fogliadacero]

You're a ruthless, ruthless man, aren't you?

[space_ripper]

I pride myself on that.

[fogliadacero]

I don't doubt a man of your stature has plenty of reason to be proud.

[space_ripper]

There are many, many things...Pride is a sin, but when you've got so much going for you, you can't but be prideful.

[fogliadacero]

Ah, but there is a difference between blind arrogance and being confident and satisfied with oneself and ones ability, is there not? Besides, isn't it written, "all have sinned"?

[space_ripper]

And few will recognize the fact there is a different...And yes, that...along with 'he who is without sin cast the first stone'. No one is truly without sin, no matter if they happen to claim it.

[fogliadacero]

Oh, I never claimed to be virtuous, I'm just not jumping up and down to brag about it. Although, sooner or later, I'm sure everyone's sin will find them out.

[space_ripper]

Mm, I wasn't assuming that about you. Sins do have a fascinating way of showing themselves when a person tries to hide them.

[fogliadacero]

Well. Just to clarify. I have been called a bitch, on several occasions. But I know very few people who don't have at least something they hide, in this city.

Strikes are gone.

[space_ripper]

I've been called all sorts of interesting names mostly by the bastards that work beneath me in my time.

Anyone who says they have nothing to hide is lying.

[fogliadacero]

I'll tell you right now I conceal any number of things. What, and where, now that's for me to know...

[space_ripper]

I have plenty to hide myself...Exactly what, though, is never going to come out in my lifetime.

[fogliadacero]

I'm sure someone would love to take that as a challenge...

[space_ripper]

Many have tried, you know.