[Alister waits for Rin to finish, watching the boy's actions, knowing his desperation.
It's something he'd seen in Ratchet, back at the Orvus Chamber, back when the Elder had completely and fully lost his mind for a futile notion. And it hurt, to have to watch someone break down all over again, over something that could not be controlled.
It was hopeless. It was heartbreaking.]
Do you think I haven't been there?
[His tone is low, serious.]
You're speaking to one who had to die in order to find common sense. I know the inner workings of the unstable, I've seen my own Lombaxes fall victim to similar fates after the Great War. It's a slow process, and rarely ever pleasant.
[The General leans over the table, attempting to look the half-demon in the eyes.]
But if you want to fight it, I'll be at your side. With any luck, we can prevent it from happening in the first place. And... hopefully, before someone is hurt.
action!
It's something he'd seen in Ratchet, back at the Orvus Chamber, back when the Elder had completely and fully lost his mind for a futile notion. And it hurt, to have to watch someone break down all over again, over something that could not be controlled.
It was hopeless. It was heartbreaking.]
Do you think I haven't been there?
[His tone is low, serious.]
You're speaking to one who had to die in order to find common sense. I know the inner workings of the unstable, I've seen my own Lombaxes fall victim to similar fates after the Great War. It's a slow process, and rarely ever pleasant.
[The General leans over the table, attempting to look the half-demon in the eyes.]
But if you want to fight it, I'll be at your side. With any luck, we can prevent it from happening in the first place. And... hopefully, before someone is hurt.