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That was hardly according to plan.
While the man in question has been dealt with and the situation salvaged such a chance will not be taken with the boy.
Miho found the situation difficult and will be in need of reassurance. He is an asset I would not happily lose.
Crest, if you would.
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That was hardly according to plan.
While the man in question has been dealt with and the situation salvaged such a chance will not be taken with the boy.
Miho found the situation difficult and will be in need of reassurance. He is an asset I would not happily lose.
Crest, if you would.
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[Miho;]
Are you all right?
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[Crest;]
I'm surprised you ask.
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[Miho;]
Miho. You're a very important person to me. I care about you and yours.
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[Crest;]
None of these children asked to be brought into this world. I knew Lena and I could have hurt her in the past but I refused on my good judgment. And our General cared for the welfare of my children. I have to think about them. I have to make this a better world for them because I brought them to this place. I'm responsible, but I am also waiting on you and yours because I am the odd man out, and this is where you have put me.
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[Miho;]
What happened with Lena wasn't meant to happen as it did. I do hope you realize that hurting children is not only against my complete good judgment, but I will bring those who do the wrath they deserve.
You aren't an odd man out, Miho. If we didn't trust you as much as we trust each other, I can assure you that you would have no idea that any of this occurred. What we are trying to do is build a successful team so that you and your children will remain safe. So that the children and people everywhere, not only in Brussels, will remain safe.
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[Crest;]
Of course I know that was an accident. I would never accuse you of such a terrible thing. But it happened and perhaps could have been stopped.
And? How will you keep those children safe, by killing or harming those who get in your way? Answer me honestly. I have no qualms about my own safety because I've taken my own risks to achieve it. But do understand why I'm upset about this. You've given me very little options about what to believe.
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[Miho;]
It could have and if I could go back and fix it, I would. If it could have been handled differently, we would have done so. But how could we know that he wouldn't do something that could endanger all of us? All of which is important to us? I hope you can understand that.
I am always honest with you, Miho. Always. And if it comes to that extreme of measures, yes, that is what we will do. But that isn't our initial course of action and it is only toward those who will jeopardize our team and our cause.
I know that you distrust us, Miho. I know that there is a good chance that I will not be able to make up for what we have done. But please remember we did respect Eugene and his efforts. We did not hate him.
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[Crest;]
Eugene was an old man. He lived a good life. I know that he did not make the best decisions but.....
Well anyway. I do understand your intentions, and I have already voiced to you and Benjamin that I am following you. For the sake of my children.
But I will not follow that idea. What of Alexis? I know you care for him too. What will you do to him if he dare jeopardize you? I will tell you now I would sooner hurt you than let you get to him.
It's not a matter of trust so much as wondering when you will find something to use against me. I'm a father and a knight all at once. I have to have these worries.
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And it is because of that that I promise you that you and yours will never be harmed, if I can help it. The loyalty that you have to your family is something that I respect more than anything else.
I would never do anything to a child, Miho. Never. I care for Alexis more than I should and I would rather him join us or be put into a place of safety. What the White Order does to those who betray them... I could never think of doing something like that, especially to a child. I cannot believe that so many children are involved already. It isn't fair. We've lived a large part of our lives and they have barely started. That is why I am involved in this. They deserve what we have already experienced, but better.
Miho. Listen to me. The moment someone other than me finds that thing, I will get you and yours away from all of this. But until that moment, stick with us. We have a mission to complete.
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What does the Black Order of Brussels do, I wonder, to those who betray them. Do not force me to test you.
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It isn't fair that they're involved. But Alexis is very strong in his beliefs already. Are you fine with knowing that he may be in the White Order because he chooses to be? It's something I'm still trying to understand.
All I will say about the skeletons in my closet is that I am sticking with you. But I want you to know, and I want Benjamin and the others to know, that at the moment, I'm sticking with you because I don't trust you. If I turn my back for one second, you've made it clear it won't be good for me.
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I refuse to believe that someone that young could have the knowledge of what all of this is about. There are old wives' tales of what the Gates can do and those are passed down and are the beliefs of the White Order. However, if that is the case and if he has chosen to believe that, then I am stuck with one option. I trust the rest of the Knights as my family and I give you my word that Alexis would be put into a place of safety before being harmed. I would rather put myself into danger first, regardless of what the rest of the team thinks.
We all have skeletons in our closet, Miho. And while I do understand that you distrust us, I have complete faith in you.
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You would be surprised what one's family could tell a child about things like this. But we are in agreement about one thing. We'll keep him safe. I may still object to your methods. In fact, I know I will.
Since you have faith in me, Crest, let me tell you something then. Do not force me to challenge you. I can and I will.
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I never claim to be perfect either, nor incapable of making mistakes. God knows I'm living in a mistake right now for many reasons. But we handle things differently and I think that's been made very clear.
I do not need to read that information. I know very well what you are saying and I do want to believe you but I'm a grown man and as you said, it takes time. You can't just come to me with sweet words after you have already cornered me. I mean it when I say I will challenge you. I'll do anything for my kids. I.... was being too forgiving the first time you two approached me. And now I see that I can't be. Or things like this happen. The White Order knows my identity, and undoubtedly believe I played a part in the death of Lena. It may be vain, I don't know, but I don't want to be associated with that.
At the moment, I prefer not to check in at all. I need room. I need time. I need to carry on with my life. Keep your faith in me, but wait for nothing.
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