[HQ Ignorance] Scene 124: The General's Demands

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> Rikku sits still agitated about Kalen. He approaches the General: "Do you
> or
> this Magician have the ability to resurrect our fallen comrade? It would
> be
> the least you could do, seeing as we are doing you a favour with this
> Magician fellow. And if you can't we can threaten the Magician to help us
> before we kill him. Tell us if it is possible!"
>

The General takes an involuntary step back... "The Magician.. maybe...",
he responds, his eyes looking for an escape. "I can animate the body and
give it some intelligence."

> Rikku kicks the nearest object in frustration, still dealing with his part
> in the downfall of Kalen.

[OOC: Technically the nearest object is Kalen. Let's just say you kick the
wall.]

> Even more upsetting to Rikku is the fact that he seems to be starting to
> care for his comrades. "Argh!!!!" He falls to the floor. Under his breath
> he
> mutters...."Why? Why should I care? " Louder now, " I've survived this
> long
> by myself and I know the very secrets of the universe! You are nothing but
> puppets - no pun - argh!!!! This is all meaningless!! Yet I care about you
> people. I care who lives or dies. I care about that stupid robot
> thing......
> and I failed him.... I FAILED HIM!!!"
>
> Rikku weeps. The first time since that fateful day when he was a child and
> his brother charred his flesh.

Jareena notices that the General narrows his eyes on Rikku and gives a
thin smile at the display of emotional weakness by the Godlearner...