[Re-aging.]

[takeme2urpants]

[In this post, the Intruder, ZEX's ship, is in ruins.]

[Nothing exploded, and the interior is still fine, but huge mechanical chunks of it are scattered around the neighboring field, and a computerized voice is loudly arguing with Admiral ZEX. Usually this sort of thing wouldn't be broadcast, inviting eavesdroppers. But this is Camp, after all.]

Comments

[watchmycannon]

...He made some changes, I see.

[watchmycannon]

We are on familiar terms -- I would not say we are friends, just given her nature, but we have been friendly enough. I expect she took it because she is in many ways still a child -- simply one with an incredible amount of malevolent power at her disposal.

[takeme2urpants]

And so--again, I do not mean to overstep--you left such a weapon in your room, where you knew that locks and closed doors were no impediment to someone with, and I quote, "an incredible amount of malevolent power at her disposal"?

Is this an accurate summary?

[watchmycannon]

...Yes.

[takeme2urpants]

Is it possible to destroy this weapon without killing an innocent person?

[watchmycannon]

It is not possible for me to reclaim it, without killing her, no. I shall not let it be destroyed.

[takeme2urpants]

Have you considered giving it to someone who is more capable of keeping it away from... mmmm, antagonists?

[watchmycannon]

[...]

I am not willing to just give it away to another. Truly, I should never have broken my bond with it. That was irresponsible.

[takeme2urpants]

If that is how you feel this should end. It is your decision to make.

[watchmycannon]

It is the only way to guarantee it remains safe.

[takeme2urpants]

Not blasting it into space or burying it for miles underground?

[watchmycannon]

[A-Appalled!]

It is the symbol of my legitimacy as ruler and allows me to protect my city and my people. I shall do no such thing.

[takeme2urpants]

It is also slowly killing you and a danger to others.

[watchmycannon]

...It is not a danger to others when I am in possession of it.

[takeme2urpants]

If you are certain you will never attempt this again, then no, it isn't.

[watchmycannon]

It was worth it to try, but a foolish idea all around.