Ranger Log 003 ~ In Your Honor

[buttery_tech]

Phone [503 Ricardo Street // Backdated to Saturday Morning]

...Eva Ushiromiya. That was the name of the woman this town selected as my 'target'. But I couldn't do that. I'm a ranger. We never kill without good reason. She was just a normal person like you or me. Sure, I may not have known her past, but... I got this letter this morning informing

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[flameyedhunter]

What did I tell you, you tremendous idiot?

[She shrills at him, while standing behind a bush.]

You're going to get -killed- Mou... you can't be a hero right now.

[buttery_tech]

[...She sure does love bushes, doesn't she? He'll turn around to face her, shaking his head. ...Hey, not like he could really make facial expressions that would be visible with a helmet on.]

Don't you think you're underestimating me just a little? If I hadn't of gotten this suit back, maybe I'd be less likely to do this but... I can't just sit back. People are in trouble out there. It's my job to protect them.

[flameyedhunter]

And it's my mission to keep the balance of the Crimson world and this world from falling out of balance but...

Sometimes that just means surviving. [She huffs]

[buttery_tech]

Surviving means nothing if you don't have anyone left to protect! The only people that should be hiding are those that can't defend themselves. Those of us able to fight for them should do just that, right?

[Yeah, he's pretty damn determined.]

[Let's start with Phone, shall we?]

[doctor_creep]

... A normal person, you say. I wonder about that. Often times, what we don't know about people is much more important than our assumptions. And how, I wonder, do you plan to help others? [There is a pause, though.] Idealistic... I seem to recall someone like that. Ah well.

So, we are monsters if we are willing to kill, then? How deeply do your morals run, as a human? ... I suppose I'll find out soon enough, anyway. Among other things...

Fine with me. \o/

[buttery_tech]

Regardless of their past actions, a life is a life. People can always change their ways if you give them a chance. At least, that's what I believe.

Willing to kill out of self defense, or protecting someone else is... very different than killing just because you can. Isn't that what separates the monsters from the rest?

[And then he'll pause, possibly realizing what the man was getting at.]

So that means somebody got her, too... Just how long is this chaos going to last? Aren't there any heroes left? I realize I haven't done much to help anyone yet, but that's because...

[Because he wasn't any good on his own. He always had his team to rely on before. Together, they could do anything. But alone...?]

[doctor_creep]

I will give you that. A life is, indeed, a life... but humans are much more resistant to change than you seem to believe.

They are certainly different, yes... though murder doesn't define a monster. [A pause, followed by increased amusement.] ... Ah, but you meant a horrible human, not a literal monster, didn't you?

Until the town deems our murders done, I presume. Though perhaps it was for her benefit that someone... 'got to her', as you put it. I understand that those who refuse to engage in the 'senseless brutalization' were undergoing varying hallucinations.

[You can virtually hear the smirk, though, as Bridge trails off.] Because...? You're only one human, yes? And beyond that, one human who fears his own death, I imagine... should others be expecting much from someone like that? [It's hard to tell if he's taunting or just musing idly.] Perhaps it's for the better. One should trust him or herself with one's own health; the mistrust of such opens the way for disease, among other things.

[buttery_tech]

Even so, it won't stop me from trying to talk sense into them. Though, I guess things would be too easy if people would just listen, huh?

Er, well. Kinda. I mean, a real monster would be something like Godzilla stomping around Tokyo. ...Although technically he wasn't really a monster, either? ...Man, okay. This is getting horribly confusing. I see what you're getting at. I still can't approve of people killing each other off simply because some letter tells them to. That's just not right. No matter what they may offer as a reward.

...Yeah, I didn't really go through any of that. I don't want to even say I'm thankful for them, but... [A deep sigh.] This place really likes to test your moral alignment, doesn't it?

[And those words would only serve to dampen his mood. His voice would really show this more than anything.] I was ready and willing to sacrifice my life to protect people. It's just that I'm so used to working with a team, I can't really do much on my own. Some leader I am.

[rogue_crow]

I did try to warn her off, I am afraid.

[buttery_tech]

Nn. I keep telling myself that if I had followed her, I could have saved her but... I'm only kidding myself. She was strong and determined. She probably would've killed me if I got in her way.