[Hinata's words spark something in his mind. It races through all the data he has on the subject of Arehtei. Abruptly, everything stills like a pond and faint ripples of calm spread out.] ....I think I know what she's after.
[He speaks slowly, still feeling out his theory and within the mental link nothing can be distorted or twisted.] Yes. I think I do.
As I said before, she's harrassed me in similiar ways. You reminded me, that includes manipulation. She tried to set me on a similiar path of destruction here before I knew anything about her. Now, remember the Arehtei were once like Ultimate Despair - buried deep in despair and dark emotions. Too far down to remember what they once were like and stood for. And if I'm right - they were also murderers.
There are people who fear them and I suspect know some of that history. When the Arehtei appeared again they brought strife and destruction to this peaceful island. They revealed Shaarnath, their sworn enemy survived. People are afraid and a faction is capitlizing on it.
Now is a time that's perfect for her to walk in and stir it up. If these challenges are visible to others and even if they're not...
[He pauses, debating whether he should be entirely honest. He'd come this far. Yet his hestitation is loud and clear in that pause. Should he...?
...yes. If they're to make it as a united front it's all or nothing. His calm sharpens and he speaks,] Even if they're not she can use their fear to her advantage. Much like she's used my confusion over you as a weapon long before you arrived. The thing to remember about Junko is she is always gaining something out of an exhange.
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[He speaks slowly, still feeling out his theory and within the mental link nothing can be distorted or twisted.] Yes. I think I do.
As I said before, she's harrassed me in similiar ways. You reminded me, that includes manipulation. She tried to set me on a similiar path of destruction here before I knew anything about her. Now, remember the Arehtei were once like Ultimate Despair - buried deep in despair and dark emotions. Too far down to remember what they once were like and stood for. And if I'm right - they were also murderers.
There are people who fear them and I suspect know some of that history. When the Arehtei appeared again they brought strife and destruction to this peaceful island. They revealed Shaarnath, their sworn enemy survived. People are afraid and a faction is capitlizing on it.
Now is a time that's perfect for her to walk in and stir it up. If these challenges are visible to others and even if they're not...
[He pauses, debating whether he should be entirely honest. He'd come this far. Yet his hestitation is loud and clear in that pause. Should he...?
...yes. If they're to make it as a united front it's all or nothing. His calm sharpens and he speaks,] Even if they're not she can use their fear to her advantage. Much like she's used my confusion over you as a weapon long before you arrived. The thing to remember about Junko is she is always gaining something out of an exhange.
Because even if we don't despair, she will.