02-06-2017, 09:54 PM
Veritas decided against joining the general's gathering forces which would be headed Darkshire. It was a wise decision, in Celestia's opinion, although she felt his answer was a little cold. He flatly refused, with reasons that were valid but perhaps a little insensitive to the concerns the people who would would need defending. Even if Veritas had no intention of befriending these people, Celestia had found it was generally beneficial to play nice.
Not that Celestia intended to be too hard on him for it. The experience he just had, while perhaps not viscerally violent, was very traumatic in its own right, and a lot could be forgiven on that basis. Courtesy was something that could he could always develop later, after he'd had time to rest and recover.
With the general given his answer, Veritas had a question of his own for Celestia. She couldn't tell precisely why he would take an interest in such a thing, her foremost guesses being either an interest in the history of his newfound companion or a potential hazard or resource to be considered later, but the question seemed innocent enough. It was rare that giving someone a knowledge of future danger would make things worse.
“I call him a villain because he was. Or perhaps I should say, is. He was dangerous, ambitious, and entirely self-serving. He conquered the Crystal Empire for no other reason than because he wanted it, and enslaved the populace. The only way to save it at the time was to seal the entire nation away. It was not recovered until a millennium had passed, and the moment it did Sombra returned to take it once again. I try to see the best in everyone, but if there is any good in that pony I have never seen it.” She paused for a moment. Though she hadn't lost control, speaking of Sombra brought back some painful memories, and she wanted a moment to ensure she was calm before she continued. “Should you ever encounter him, be careful. He is very dangerous, and I have never head of him taking concerns for others to heart.”
Celestia sighed. She always hated delivering bad news, but such was a the fate of a leader. If there was one thing she was looking forward to about being in a place such as this, it was a break from what had previously been constant duties. Thinking of which reminded her. “I believe we should part ways for a time. I have much to learn about the Omniverse, if I am to be a participant in it. Much as I have enjoyed your company, I really do believe you should rest for a few days, and I intend to go places which I suspect to be quite hazardous in their own right.”
Celestia smiled at Veritas, and held up the orb on her improvised necklace. She made a mental note to add the additional, explained features in the near future. “I thank you for teaching me the theory behind these, and I hope we will keep in touch.” She waited a moment to hear his response, and then began walking toward the gate to the Nexus.
[Exit]
Not that Celestia intended to be too hard on him for it. The experience he just had, while perhaps not viscerally violent, was very traumatic in its own right, and a lot could be forgiven on that basis. Courtesy was something that could he could always develop later, after he'd had time to rest and recover.
With the general given his answer, Veritas had a question of his own for Celestia. She couldn't tell precisely why he would take an interest in such a thing, her foremost guesses being either an interest in the history of his newfound companion or a potential hazard or resource to be considered later, but the question seemed innocent enough. It was rare that giving someone a knowledge of future danger would make things worse.
“I call him a villain because he was. Or perhaps I should say, is. He was dangerous, ambitious, and entirely self-serving. He conquered the Crystal Empire for no other reason than because he wanted it, and enslaved the populace. The only way to save it at the time was to seal the entire nation away. It was not recovered until a millennium had passed, and the moment it did Sombra returned to take it once again. I try to see the best in everyone, but if there is any good in that pony I have never seen it.” She paused for a moment. Though she hadn't lost control, speaking of Sombra brought back some painful memories, and she wanted a moment to ensure she was calm before she continued. “Should you ever encounter him, be careful. He is very dangerous, and I have never head of him taking concerns for others to heart.”
Celestia sighed. She always hated delivering bad news, but such was a the fate of a leader. If there was one thing she was looking forward to about being in a place such as this, it was a break from what had previously been constant duties. Thinking of which reminded her. “I believe we should part ways for a time. I have much to learn about the Omniverse, if I am to be a participant in it. Much as I have enjoyed your company, I really do believe you should rest for a few days, and I intend to go places which I suspect to be quite hazardous in their own right.”
Celestia smiled at Veritas, and held up the orb on her improvised necklace. She made a mental note to add the additional, explained features in the near future. “I thank you for teaching me the theory behind these, and I hope we will keep in touch.” She waited a moment to hear his response, and then began walking toward the gate to the Nexus.
[Exit]