001 [Video] Resolve to Grow
[The communicator is positioned in direct line of Noa's face. Something in how his facial muscles twitch give away his hesitation, but he clenches them to put on a more serious expression. He looks straight into the camera before beginning to speak.]
I've been here for several weeks now. There are people here who are newer to the city than I am. In addition to that, thinking about the flooding, the kidnappings, and attacks that have happened has made me realize something about myself all over again.
[His eyes dart sideways. He swallows before continuing.]
I've allowed myself to grow weak like I used to be. The Shard powers I attained and honed in Neotopia gave me a sense of strength and purpose. Then... things happened and I came here with an entirely new kind of power. It's a power that I could do better to develop, except I've been hesitant to fight. I didn't want to make the same mistakes I did before.
[He creases his forehead and looks at the camera through a narrow stare.] But people here have told me I can't let my guilt hold me back, and they're right. I have to try again and keep moving forward. I'll never become strong if I sit back in fear.
I just hope I haven't realized this too late.
I've been here for several weeks now. There are people here who are newer to the city than I am. In addition to that, thinking about the flooding, the kidnappings, and attacks that have happened has made me realize something about myself all over again.
[His eyes dart sideways. He swallows before continuing.]
I've allowed myself to grow weak like I used to be. The Shard powers I attained and honed in Neotopia gave me a sense of strength and purpose. Then... things happened and I came here with an entirely new kind of power. It's a power that I could do better to develop, except I've been hesitant to fight. I didn't want to make the same mistakes I did before.
[He creases his forehead and looks at the camera through a narrow stare.] But people here have told me I can't let my guilt hold me back, and they're right. I have to try again and keep moving forward. I'll never become strong if I sit back in fear.
I just hope I haven't realized this too late.