[ Maruki listens, hums along. It makes sense. Elan's not wrong – that is what most people would do, if given means and motive.
But most are not all. ]
I can certainly understand the appeal of forced assimilation, especially for a perceived greater good. For my part, though, it isn't about virtue.
[ For all of Maruki's altruism, he never calls himself a good man. He lets other people say it if they want, and doesn't correct those who say the opposite. In truth, virtue is low on his list of priorities, and morality bends in whichever direction he personally feels most endeared to. He's aware enough to know this about himself. ]
I want people to want the same thing that I do because they genuinely want it for themselves. Not because I want them to agree with me, or do what I think is best. I suppose it's a rather fine line to draw, but...
[ Shrug! ]
Well, it doesn't particularly matter. The population here will never come together, not even to save a crumbling reality. I wonder what will happen next.
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But most are not all. ]
I can certainly understand the appeal of forced assimilation, especially for a perceived greater good. For my part, though, it isn't about virtue.
[ For all of Maruki's altruism, he never calls himself a good man. He lets other people say it if they want, and doesn't correct those who say the opposite. In truth, virtue is low on his list of priorities, and morality bends in whichever direction he personally feels most endeared to. He's aware enough to know this about himself. ]
I want people to want the same thing that I do because they genuinely want it for themselves. Not because I want them to agree with me, or do what I think is best. I suppose it's a rather fine line to draw, but...
[ Shrug! ]
Well, it doesn't particularly matter. The population here will never come together, not even to save a crumbling reality. I wonder what will happen next.