[Some bitter part of him thinks that it would be inefficient to crush a crystal with his teeth. For the rest, he thinks it awfully convenient to ignore the threat he and the others were being put under to specifically target his methods. What difference is there between a dagger and your fangs, when it comes down to it?
He also isn't very interested in having to justify himself. Yet, the conversations of days past stay with him, and some flickering hope of reconciliation causes him to answer, rather than to just put his shard away and focus on the skies.]
I've never claimed to be a hero. Least of all for my actions during the Dragonsong war. I only do what I must to ensure the safety of the ones I love.
[As for the stuff about Ciel specifically...]
I suppose you'd prefer I simply surrendered, allowed myself to be bound and enslaved, rather than bring my all to bear. You must understand the dilemma you present me with, if you are to paint yourself as an active threat to the people awakening in these shrines. I would be 'satisfied' with you leaving well enough alone.
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He also isn't very interested in having to justify himself. Yet, the conversations of days past stay with him, and some flickering hope of reconciliation causes him to answer, rather than to just put his shard away and focus on the skies.]
I've never claimed to be a hero. Least of all for my actions during the Dragonsong war. I only do what I must to ensure the safety of the ones I love.
[As for the stuff about Ciel specifically...]
I suppose you'd prefer I simply surrendered, allowed myself to be bound and enslaved, rather than bring my all to bear. You must understand the dilemma you present me with, if you are to paint yourself as an active threat to the people awakening in these shrines. I would be 'satisfied' with you leaving well enough alone.