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A Crisis Of Conscience; Personal Roleplay [Complete]
Topic Started: Jan 16 2012, 11:37 PM (161 Views)
Aya
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Ayakon sat in a tavern, one that he hadn't been kicked out of, enjoying a drink. He'd dismissed Suiji for the evening and was alone tonight. He'd done some pretty ruthless things lately, and they'd gained him favor with all the right people, and he felt like he deserved a bit of celebration. Having no particular friends to speak of, Unless you count the Saiyan that constantly pummels me as a friend... he was enjoying the drink alone. 

Fortunately, loneliness was the last thing on his mind, a Changeling was used to something like that. The only companions worth having were those with power anyway. And he'd grabbed the attention of some very powerful people. He'd even heard rumors that there was an upcoming chance for him to join the Planet Trade Organization. It was at the rank of Grunt, but he had to start somewhere, didn't he?

A start was a start, and his would be a grand one. Once he was known in the PTO, his rank would soar just as quickly as his strength did. Images of destroying entire species, wiping entire planets clean, even destroying, all flooded into his mind. These were the types of things Changelings dreamed of.

So why...

Why did it fill his stomach with such an uneasy feeling?

He downed his drink and ordered a stronger one. Ruthlessness was the quickest way to the top. One did not gain power by showing mercy, by having feelings. Therefore, he would be as ruthless as necessary to get the power he desired. To gain the recognition the Brumal clan had sorely lacked for generations.

He found he'd been staring at his table, only noticing this when someone joined him at it. He looked up to see the very familiar face of his underling.

"Good evening, sir." Suiji sat down, sliding Aya's drink had ordered over to him and nursing one of his own. Aya stopped its motion instinctively as it reached him.

Ayakon tried to put on a neutral face, but couldn't help a but of confusion in his voice, "What are you doing here? I've dismissed you for the evening."

"You have, and I consider myself dismissed. I'm enjoying my free time by having a drink."

He slumped back down a bit and looked away, "... Suit yourself, Suiji."

WC: 385
"I want interaction but this is going to be a real battle, possibly to the death depending on how it goes." -Revan, on Aya.
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Aya
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There was silence between them, as they both sipped their drinks for several minutes, before Suiji finally said, "My family has... worked for the Brumal clan for generations. They never gained much recognition amongst the Changelings. Managed to get themselves to a decent status and stayed there. Your father's business isn't terrible, but neither does it grow. You're the first real fighter among them."

Ayakon crossed his arms and looked away, "If you're going to give me a history of my family, I've heard it."

"I know you know the history of your family." Suiji nodded. He took a drink of whatever beverage he'd chosen and said, "My mother used to tell me to never fear the wrath of the Brumal clan."

Ayakon couldn't stop himself from looking offended. He scowled at his underling and demanded,  "Because we are so weak?!"

Suiji ignored the anger behind his voice and responded, "Because you have hearts. Because the Brumal clan is not the Cold clan. You are not heartless murderers. Think about it, sir. When was the first time you killed someone?"

Aya didn't have to think in order to answer, "To get in with Lord Frost, before training with him."

"And every time you've killed since then, have you been completely okay with it?"

Ayakon couldn't answer the question, not aloud anyway. He felt some sense of regret for every life he had taken. Even those of the assassins sent to kill him. It was true, he'd done some terrible things very recently. Was he really proud of them? Or even okay?

Waiting a bit for a response, and then not finding one, Suiji gently added, "There are many paths to power, sir. Heartlessness is not the only one, it's just the most familiar." Before Aya could add anything, Suiji finished by saying, "You didn't have to save that ambassador and you know it. Nor did you have to even try to find such a peaceful resolution to the crises you were burdened with."

Ayakon's gaze returned to the table. Having absolutely nothing to say, he simply muttered, "Shut up, Suiji."

WC: 350
TWC: 735
"I want interaction but this is going to be a real battle, possibly to the death depending on how it goes." -Revan, on Aya.
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Aya
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Much later that night he wandered through the streets alone. After that drink and one more, he'd parted ways with Suiji, heading off on his own. He was walking instead of his usual arrogant flight. Frieza was such an interesting, divided planet. You could travel to one part of almost any city and see nothing but riches and splendor, enough affluence to make one wonder if money was an infinite thing. Traveling just a bit further would show where that money came from. Slums, if they could be called such a thing, where underlings, minions and the lowest class of Changelings struggled to survive. 

This was one of many results of the Planetary Trade Organization, he was well aware. Another was out and out genocide, clearing of planets for fun and profit. This was one of the things he would have to deal with. He would have to shake himself of any dislike of these things if he was to even enter the PTO. This was a conclusion he'd come to weeks ago, and he needed to stick to it.

Alternatively...

He looked upwards at the stars and considered the exact opposite. If he decided to give in to these emotions, embrace his hatred of merciless slaughter, perhaps that could carry him further than this would. At the very least he could clear his conscience. He stopped and considered this for a moment. He would have to get off of the planet at his first opportunity, to resist any further temptation.

Perhaps he could seek refuge elsewhere. Within the Avalon Protectorate, perhaps? The planets within were known for being more noble than average. Noble and forgiving, with an emphasis on the latter. He was aware how his race was viewed by most of the galaxy. There had to be a place within the Protectorate where he could find a place to discover the best of himself. Earth perhaps? He considered it for a moment but shrugged it off. It was extremely unlikely they would accept a Changeling with a past such as himself. The Namekians on the other hand, were surprisingly kind and especially forgiving.... perhaps he could follow a different road if he headed there. He'd heard good things of their leader, Guru. Well, good things in bad form, but still compliments. He clenched his fist with resolution. He would finish this week's training with Frost, then clear out as quick as he could. Until then, he'd go back and train as hard as he could, then come back to any tavern that would take him and get as drunk as he could stand.

What a reasonably terrible plan.

WC: 442
TWC: 1177
"I want interaction but this is going to be a real battle, possibly to the death depending on how it goes." -Revan, on Aya.
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