( this she can handle. medusa's response is cool and composed, hair spreading out over the background of the feed to give her more presence. it's a habit from speaking in person, and one she doesn't intend on stopping any time soon. )
We all dislike the Initiative for what they have done - but do not forget that our worlds have always been a target for the United Earth to strip for resources. What happened to Elmer's world only proved that. You would also do well to remember that his world was targeted because the Initiative wanted to help find a way those unwilling to fight home. At the request of the transports.
( a wave of her hand. )
I will make no excuses for them on the matter of forcing those who do not wish to fight, but I will ask you if you have ever commanded a war in your life. It is an all consuming thing, Stephanie, and when one is losing there is nothing one will not try in order to protect the place one calls home. They have done what they can with the resources they have, and we must be the ones to do the rest.
( there's a weight to her words that comes with experience, tinged with a certain amount of sorrow. )
Untrained individuals? Train them - they've provided the means. And if we manage to save the Exiles from death by going back in time and changing events so this never occurs? I have no doubt they will think of us far more fondly than they do now.
( she's just saying. )
I do not have to like them - nor do I have to trust them - but as they are the only ones capable of returning me to my universe, my people, and my family I find it in my best interests to take them at their word. If it is not the same with you, then you have my apologies - but perhaps you should ask yourself what you can gain by playing their game, and if you think it worth it.
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( this she can handle. medusa's response is cool and composed, hair spreading out over the background of the feed to give her more presence. it's a habit from speaking in person, and one she doesn't intend on stopping any time soon. )
We all dislike the Initiative for what they have done - but do not forget that our worlds have always been a target for the United Earth to strip for resources. What happened to Elmer's world only proved that. You would also do well to remember that his world was targeted because the Initiative wanted to help find a way those unwilling to fight home. At the request of the transports.
( a wave of her hand. )
I will make no excuses for them on the matter of forcing those who do not wish to fight, but I will ask you if you have ever commanded a war in your life. It is an all consuming thing, Stephanie, and when one is losing there is nothing one will not try in order to protect the place one calls home. They have done what they can with the resources they have, and we must be the ones to do the rest.
( there's a weight to her words that comes with experience, tinged with a certain amount of sorrow. )
Untrained individuals? Train them - they've provided the means. And if we manage to save the Exiles from death by going back in time and changing events so this never occurs? I have no doubt they will think of us far more fondly than they do now.
( she's just saying. )
I do not have to like them - nor do I have to trust them - but as they are the only ones capable of returning me to my universe, my people, and my family I find it in my best interests to take them at their word. If it is not the same with you, then you have my apologies - but perhaps you should ask yourself what you can gain by playing their game, and if you think it worth it.