It's obscene. He knows of ALASTAIR. He knows what our purpose is here. But he'll call us to collect his pet. The Republic was no different. As long as credits found the right hands, the rest of the galaxy could rot as far as most of the senators were concerned. They'd think themselves untouchable. I've seen this mayor's like everywhere, from Coruscant to Ryloth to Tatooine. They never learn. They're too comfortable.
[ an old nerve, this one, worn too sensitive and flashing hot as a fusion torch when touched. it is the indignation of a soldier on the frontline watching good people suffer and die for what feels like nothing. ( it is the old insult, never healed, of having been born a slave to an indifferent galaxy. )
a long beat follows between messages. anakin's anger no longer bleeds from the words, though it remains present, a chained beast, a different type of dragon and no less dangerous. ]
The systems need to change. There needs to be strong, decisive leadership that will act on behalf of the people.
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[ an old nerve, this one, worn too sensitive and flashing hot as a fusion torch when touched. it is the indignation of a soldier on the frontline watching good people suffer and die for what feels like nothing. ( it is the old insult, never healed, of having been born a slave to an indifferent galaxy. )
a long beat follows between messages. anakin's anger no longer bleeds from the words, though it remains present, a chained beast, a different type of dragon and no less dangerous. ]
The systems need to change. There needs to be strong, decisive leadership that will act on behalf of the people.