[The Count nods sympathetically, and holds up a hand as though offering it to Rocinante. Inwardly, he huffs mightily. What a soft heart this supposed criminal turned out to have- and so quickly, too.]
Poltergeist's methods can be somewhat... unsettling to those encountering them for the first time. She is one of our strongest and most dedicated members. But like everything else our group does, her actions are not without reason or cause.
Remember that those five lives were not stainless or harmless ones. They were in the business of death... dangerous individuals. We at least have our cause to justify our actions. They had nothing but their own greed. Strong measures must sometimes be taken with such despicable people.
The lives of five arms dealers are a small sacrifice to make in the larger scope of our mission. Once we succeed, we will have freed hundreds of imPorts, and brought justice and truth to millions of natives. Casualties are inevitable... But such exchanges are a rare thing. The Constellation does not carry out acts like this regularly.
[The Count lowers his hand, and frowns softly toward Iwai.]
I must admit, I am surprised at you, being shaken so quickly. You told me you had the resolve to do what was necessary. I thought you were a man of nerve and conviction. Was I wrong?
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Date: 2017-09-07 01:06 am (UTC)From:Poltergeist's methods can be somewhat... unsettling to those encountering them for the first time. She is one of our strongest and most dedicated members. But like everything else our group does, her actions are not without reason or cause.
Remember that those five lives were not stainless or harmless ones. They were in the business of death... dangerous individuals. We at least have our cause to justify our actions. They had nothing but their own greed. Strong measures must sometimes be taken with such despicable people.
The lives of five arms dealers are a small sacrifice to make in the larger scope of our mission. Once we succeed, we will have freed hundreds of imPorts, and brought justice and truth to millions of natives. Casualties are inevitable... But such exchanges are a rare thing. The Constellation does not carry out acts like this regularly.
[The Count lowers his hand, and frowns softly toward Iwai.]
I must admit, I am surprised at you, being shaken so quickly. You told me you had the resolve to do what was necessary. I thought you were a man of nerve and conviction. Was I wrong?