No, I just... want to help others with the things I know I can create. Hextech is supposed to improve lives. Your sword is the same, right? People try to make it into a weapon, something to kill others, something to fear.
But it was not made to kill, was it? It was made to protect. Defend.
[ there is something to be said about viktor's perspective, but baiken isn't the one to say it. there's an ache in that hollow void: something she keeps covered, and covered well - most of the time, that is. but just as the rage keeps burning through her, it's all to cover the gnawing hole of grief that doesn't seem to ever go away. ]
Long past those days. Hurt a lot more people than I've ever helped.
[hey kelsey why are you just playing female samurai malik
He watches her face in a sort of quiet, studious way. He doesn't look offended. Plenty of people never believed in anything he's said all his life, only they didn't because they labeled him as a cripple from the Undercity.
He's used to it.]
Our past always has an annoying way of tacking itself onto us, doesn't it? But that's okay. Going forward is different. There's always a choice. There's always a change moving forward. Who you were then doesn't have to be who you are now.
...It's a nice sentiment. [ really, genuinely. she's still scowling but- she just can't bring herself to see it the way he does. she can't just let it all go, live and let live. that'd make everything she's ever done a waste. ]
[That's okay. He understands not being able to let things go. Hehe.]
Yes, but you've made a choice. See? There's always a choice. Some of them may be great. Some of them may also not be great. We learn that after usually.
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So you're a noble one, is that it? Helping old wayward souls?
[ her tone might be facetious? maybe. ]
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No, I just... want to help others with the things I know I can create. Hextech is supposed to improve lives. Your sword is the same, right? People try to make it into a weapon, something to kill others, something to fear.
But it was not made to kill, was it? It was made to protect. Defend.
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[ there is something to be said about viktor's perspective, but baiken isn't the one to say it. there's an ache in that hollow void: something she keeps covered, and covered well - most of the time, that is. but just as the rage keeps burning through her, it's all to cover the gnawing hole of grief that doesn't seem to ever go away. ]
Long past those days. Hurt a lot more people than I've ever helped.
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He watches her face in a sort of quiet, studious way. He doesn't look offended. Plenty of people never believed in anything he's said all his life, only they didn't because they labeled him as a cripple from the Undercity.
He's used to it.]
Our past always has an annoying way of tacking itself onto us, doesn't it? But that's okay. Going forward is different. There's always a choice. There's always a change moving forward. Who you were then doesn't have to be who you are now.
I believe that, even if no one else does.
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...It's a nice sentiment. [ really, genuinely. she's still scowling but- she just can't bring herself to see it the way he does. she can't just let it all go, live and let live. that'd make everything she's ever done a waste. ]
But I've made my choice.
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Yes, but you've made a choice. See? There's always a choice. Some of them may be great. Some of them may also not be great. We learn that after usually.
[A weak laugh.]