'Terrorism' is a term that's more of an opinion than a direct definition. Those targeted by 'acts of Terrorism' see them as just that. Acts of Terrorism. Those preforming them, however, see them as something different.
A just cause, freedom fighting, a means to an end...
There is no 'Terrorist group' in the world that creates itself from the ground up with the goal of 'being a terrorist group'. They have a measured goal, a just means that those outside it will see differently.
Creating a group like that here would, at this point, only be for the means of villainy and wanton chaos. While I have no problem committing acts that might not be seen favourably by society, I don't go around causing chaos just for the fucking sake of causing trouble or making a mess.
When there's a good reason to create a group like this, I'll be there to lead it. But as it stands, now, creating a 'new group' for the sake of 'taking over' Riverview?
It's just pointless work. Especially with how many people here with powers that could easily shut down what few people would be willing to cooperate with such a thing.
Buildings aren't made overnight. And governments aren't overthrown in a week. You're still a youngster, so I'll give you a few years to learn that.
look, i'm not big on caring about the big picture - it's not really my problem. i've fought in turf wars, i've sacrificed people to false gods, i've taken part in revolutions. there's always reasons for people to want to change the world and i don't give a shit about any of them. it just gives me something to do.
[Not exactly true, but he's not going to go into the semantics of the odd fascination he has with change, war and fear. He likes to keep his poetic notions to a minimum.]
this place is a paradise. it's boring. if that's not something worth changing, i can't think of what is.
[Translation: He's young and doesn't know how to handle peacetime after such a long time in constant turmoil.]
And therefore Terrorism has a lot of definitions, too.
I could, honestly, care less about how many goats you could have cut open on altars or how many bullets you've put through the skulls of rotten and good people alike.
What the point here is, simply:
You're a child, having been told to share a garden you don't much like or have interest in. So instead of putting aside your own issues and waiting to figure out something you want to do, you're digging up the entire thing just to see how everyone else reacts.
It's childish.
You're antsy and don't have any patience because you're still a kid.
Physical age doesn't denote your ability nor your ability to handle things.
It's not my job to give you 'something better to do'. We're not so close for me to feel like I should give you tasks out of pity.
I'm not interested in integrating into society and playing house here either, but that doesn't mean I'm going to kick and scream for something to do, either.
[There's a very long pause here. In fact, it takes him an hour of erasing and rewriting before he settles on wording that won't sacrifice his pride.]
i just want to make a deal. it's a simple one.
i'll do whatever you want me to do. i don't care what. not gonna say what i've done for previous deals, but seriously. no limit.
in exchange i want you to keep me around. i've got nothing else going for me in this city except you anyway. all i want's some incentive from someone i can respect.
what i'm offering is payment for putting up with me, isn't that worth giving me the benefit of the doubt a second?
[His responses continue to be slow and deliberate, because boy is he uncomfortable having to explain his logic. It makes him almost miss being forced into submission against his will - in retrospect that's so much easier than asking for it.]
First of all, you have no idea what I actually look like. Second of all, you have no idea what I am.
You might have some sort of appreciation for what I do and how I act, and that's fine.
But if you think for a second that causing unwarranted trouble and getting yourself pinpointed as an unstable, untrustworthy bastard is something I can respect?
You're on a long, hard cliffside path towards getting anything from me.
It don't got a damn thing about being bashful. I'm being realistic. There's a reason why I wear a mask.[Because he's pretty damn sure of himself in thinking what's under it is far scarier.]
Actions have consequences. Words and conduct have backlash.
I know what to expect of you, but on the same thin line you should know what to expect in return.
so you think i just can't handle what you look like?
no one's hurt me yet. so i'm still doing better than i did back home. you're welcome to change that if you think it's worth it, but i haven't done any real harm yet either.
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Do you know why terrorist groups exist?no subject
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You got the clue.
'Terrorism' is a term that's more of an opinion than a direct definition. Those targeted by 'acts of Terrorism' see them as just that. Acts of Terrorism. Those preforming them, however, see them as something different.
A just cause, freedom fighting, a means to an end...
There is no 'Terrorist group' in the world that creates itself from the ground up with the goal of 'being a terrorist group'. They have a measured goal, a just means that those outside it will see differently.
Creating a group like that here would, at this point, only be for the means of villainy and wanton chaos. While I have no problem committing acts that might not be seen favourably by society, I don't go around causing chaos just for the fucking sake of causing trouble or making a mess.
When there's a good reason to create a group like this, I'll be there to lead it. But as it stands, now, creating a 'new group' for the sake of 'taking over' Riverview?
It's just pointless work. Especially with how many people here with powers that could easily shut down what few people would be willing to cooperate with such a thing.
Buildings aren't made overnight. And governments aren't overthrown in a week. You're still a youngster, so I'll give you a few years to learn that.
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look, i'm not big on caring about the big picture - it's not really my problem. i've fought in turf wars, i've sacrificed people to false gods, i've taken part in revolutions. there's always reasons for people to want to change the world and i don't give a shit about any of them. it just gives me something to do.
[Not exactly true, but he's not going to go into the semantics of the odd fascination he has with change, war and fear. He likes to keep his poetic notions to a minimum.]
this place is a paradise. it's boring.
if that's not something worth changing, i can't think of what is.
[Translation: He's young and doesn't know how to handle peacetime after such a long time in constant turmoil.]
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And therefore Terrorism has a lot of definitions, too.
I could, honestly, care less about how many goats you could have cut open on altars or how many bullets you've put through the skulls of rotten and good people alike.
What the point here is, simply:
You're a child, having been told to share a garden you don't much like or have interest in.
So instead of putting aside your own issues and waiting to figure out something you want to do, you're digging up the entire thing just to see how everyone else reacts.
It's childish.
You're antsy and don't have any patience because you're still a kid.
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which is about 15 years too old to have to be saying that.
if you're so old and wise, give me something better to do. i'm sick of sitting around while everyone plays house together.
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Physical age doesn't denote your ability nor your ability to handle things.
It's not my job to give you 'something better to do'. We're not so close for me to feel like I should give you tasks out of pity.
I'm not interested in integrating into society and playing house here either, but that doesn't mean I'm going to kick and scream for something to do, either.
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give me something to do with you.
or do i have to keep breaking the law to get your attention?
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'Give' you something to do?
Like it's my job to keep you entertained?
Like it's my responsibility to make sure you stay out of trouble?
Don't make me laugh, Jaime.
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let me earn it then. make a deal with me.
whatever makes me worth your time.
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'Worth my time'.
Peculiar wording there. You care to explain it?
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Let me rephrase, then.
What it means to you and what it means here are two different things right now.
For me, it means you're being vague and expecting me to read your mind. Tell me what it means for you.
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i just want to make a deal. it's a simple one.
i'll do whatever you want me to do. i don't care what. not gonna say what i've done for previous deals, but seriously. no limit.
in exchange i want you to keep me around. i've got nothing else going for me in this city except you anyway. all i want's some incentive from someone i can respect.
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And what do you get out of this sort of deal?
I hardly believe you want this just for 'some incentive from someone you can respect'.
Deals usually have a two-way gain, Dodger.
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what i'm offering is payment for putting up with me, isn't that worth giving me the benefit of the doubt a second?
[His responses continue to be slow and deliberate, because boy is he uncomfortable having to explain his logic. It makes him almost miss being forced into submission against his will - in retrospect that's so much easier than asking for it.]
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I'm a mercenary and a monster.
I don't give anyone the benefit of the doubt. Be you an ally or a foe.
Looks like you still haven't gotten that clue about me.
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even though i doubt the monster part. you seem pretty decent from where i'm standing... appearance and behavior.
what do i have to do to get you to trust me, then?
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First of all, you have no idea what I actually look like.
Second of all, you have no idea what I am.
You might have some sort of appreciation for what I do and how I act, and that's fine.
But if you think for a second that causing unwarranted trouble and getting yourself pinpointed as an unstable, untrustworthy bastard is something I can respect?
You're on a long, hard cliffside path towards getting anything from me.
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look, i'm honest about what i am. i'm a fucked up guy with bad habits i don't feel like changing. at least you know what to expect from me, yeah?
i'm not expecting to get you to like me overnight. just wanted to point out that's the overall goal here.
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It don't got a damn thing about being bashful.[Because he's pretty damn sure of himself in thinking what's under it is far scarier.]I'm being realistic. There's a reason why I wear a mask.
Actions have consequences. Words and conduct have backlash.
I know what to expect of you, but on the same thin line you should know what to expect in return.
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no one's hurt me yet. so i'm still doing better than i did back home. you're welcome to change that if you think it's worth it, but i haven't done any real harm yet either.
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You?
You think not wanting to show my face has anything to do with sparing your feelings, or anyone elses'?
And we'll see. 'Yet' just means you've managed to avoid trouble thus far.
Time will tell, for all things.
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i made a name for myself back home, dodging trouble. i'm untouchable.
but i can always let you land a few hits if you want.
[Wink.]
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