[ If getting this off his chest, as Stephen puts it, will grant him some peace of mind, then Thancred will accept it. He nods, indicating that he should continue on with his explanation.
As Stephen describes the Infinity Stones, Thancred once again finds a similarity to his own world: the six Crystals of Light, granted to Himeka by Hydaelyn all that time ago. It's an odd coincidence that even the number is the same, though those crystals are not nearly as powerful as what Stephen says of the Stones.
Still, it's an odd coincidence. Almost as if there are certain ingrained laws of the universe that apply to different worlds, no matter how far apart. Thancred draws a thumb across his chin in quiet thought as Stephen carries on.
Wiping out half of all life in the universe? It sounds far too much like what Meteion had hoped to do. Surely such a future could never be allowed to pass, and thus Stephen had been placed in the unenviable decision of having to make an impossible choice for the good of the universe. Dooming a select few to death in order to save countless more — Thancred understands the logic, and how heavy that burden must weigh. ]
You knew for a fact that it was the only way. [ Thancred's tone is solemn when he finally speaks, after Stephen has finished. ] You also knew that there was some who would never forgive you for it, all the same. [ He leans forward in his seat, a few ilms closer to Stephen, and stares him down. ] It took a great strength of character to make that choice, Stephen, knowing that you would draw such ire for it.
[ Yet he'd saved so many. Most people would be hard-pressed to judge him for it. ]
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As Stephen describes the Infinity Stones, Thancred once again finds a similarity to his own world: the six Crystals of Light, granted to Himeka by Hydaelyn all that time ago. It's an odd coincidence that even the number is the same, though those crystals are not nearly as powerful as what Stephen says of the Stones.
Still, it's an odd coincidence. Almost as if there are certain ingrained laws of the universe that apply to different worlds, no matter how far apart. Thancred draws a thumb across his chin in quiet thought as Stephen carries on.
Wiping out half of all life in the universe? It sounds far too much like what Meteion had hoped to do. Surely such a future could never be allowed to pass, and thus Stephen had been placed in the unenviable decision of having to make an impossible choice for the good of the universe. Dooming a select few to death in order to save countless more — Thancred understands the logic, and how heavy that burden must weigh. ]
You knew for a fact that it was the only way. [ Thancred's tone is solemn when he finally speaks, after Stephen has finished. ] You also knew that there was some who would never forgive you for it, all the same. [ He leans forward in his seat, a few ilms closer to Stephen, and stares him down. ] It took a great strength of character to make that choice, Stephen, knowing that you would draw such ire for it.
[ Yet he'd saved so many. Most people would be hard-pressed to judge him for it. ]