[Because it was Albert who started this, in his mind. Not William's desires, but Albert's enabling. Albert, who killed his family. Albert, who drew first blood. Albert, who asked for the impossible.
Somehow, Moran's insistence at least softens the edge he takes, and he seems to back down on the surface, though he blames himself still at his core. Maybe this is his attempt at atonement. It's not like he thinks he can make up for the lives he's responsible for ending, but he'll do what he can to prevent things from going so darkly again.
He studies Moran as he speaks, like he's looking for a crack, or a sign of insincerity. Seeing none, he relaxes faintly, then takes a seat back on the couch.]
At the very least, we will be able to say that we tried. Together, Colonel? I think even William would approve.
[He laughs faintly, a sarcastic little sound that's more sincere than he'll admit. All the tension is sapped from him now.]
He'd be pleased to see us working together, of course. I'll let that drive me, too. Though I do find you entertaining, even on the worst days.
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Somehow, Moran's insistence at least softens the edge he takes, and he seems to back down on the surface, though he blames himself still at his core. Maybe this is his attempt at atonement. It's not like he thinks he can make up for the lives he's responsible for ending, but he'll do what he can to prevent things from going so darkly again.
He studies Moran as he speaks, like he's looking for a crack, or a sign of insincerity. Seeing none, he relaxes faintly, then takes a seat back on the couch.]
At the very least, we will be able to say that we tried. Together, Colonel? I think even William would approve.
[He laughs faintly, a sarcastic little sound that's more sincere than he'll admit. All the tension is sapped from him now.]
He'd be pleased to see us working together, of course. I'll let that drive me, too. Though I do find you entertaining, even on the worst days.