Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-5290299-20130919213800/@comment-10380701-20140111045033

"...Hesitation is the sign of cowardice. My belief never changed." Melira suddenly said, after hearing their statements.

"For one second, I never reconsidered my decisions. A statue can be replaced, a life cannot be. The longer you had stayed, the riskier the situation will be. I was confident that you will succeed. However... if the worst comes to the worst, then let it be so. Lady Saffron and her friend's lives are important as well." the elder paused, closing her eyes.

"I gave the time limit because if the possibility comes that you may have all failed, then I will not forfeit the lives of the children under my jurisdiction. The very reason I sent Tokuhana to find Lady Zaffre was for that sole reason. As someone I trusted the most, I had full confidence in your abilities, Sir Urdin, which is why I sent you alone with no backup. Of course, a smidge of doubt remained." she opened her eyes again.

"And that doubt stemmed from your own doubts. Hesitation... is a sign of cowardice. You may hate me, despise me as much as you want... but know full well that this lesson will be invaluable to your time in Beaco-"

A slap stopped Melira in her tracks.

It was Aki, who came forward. "...Essentially, you're saying these kids should grow up to be as heartless as you... You're saying that they should kill with no hesitation if push comes to shove. Do you understand what the hell that means?"

"...I mean what I mean. As someone who served me for years, you should know this belief as well." Melira coldly replied.

"And that's exactly the reason I sticked around! To prevent you from doing the same to them!"