[For the first time, the woman on the other side of the screen hesitates, and Louis feels some sense of accomplishment. Not that he delights in the discomfort of others, surely not—but once the façade begins to fall apart and genuine emotions start showing through, it becomes that much easier to believe and trust in someone's words.
Unless this W is a particularly exceptional actor, but right now, he wants to allow the benefit of the doubt. His kindness and empathy is both his greatest strength and weakness, as shown in times like this.
Of course, the word "terrorist" doesn't have a good sound to it in any regard, and it being quickly followed by "genocide" only deepens the furrow in his brow, eyes sharpening. If W associates with Faust knowing these things, and even goes so far as to divulge such information to Louis... just what does that say about her? He gets the strong feeling that the two strangers both have a lot of blood on their hands.
... Louis himself isn't all that innocent either, though. He won't pass judgment until he knows more, despite the bleak connotations those words carry. Especially when now, W is pleading on Faust's behalf. Louis knows too how young the other appeared... While it's not that younger people shouldn't be held accountable for their actions—if it's a second chance that she wants for him...
The revenant releases a soft sigh, visibly relenting.]
I hear what you're saying. I do, but... What is this, then? Are you screening me? Like a parent checking your kid's friends to make sure they're not in with a bad crowd? And you somehow even managed to find my contact info... I'd only met with him once, you know.
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Date: 2020-08-08 07:40 pm (UTC)Unless this W is a particularly exceptional actor, but right now, he wants to allow the benefit of the doubt. His kindness and empathy is both his greatest strength and weakness, as shown in times like this.
Of course, the word "terrorist" doesn't have a good sound to it in any regard, and it being quickly followed by "genocide" only deepens the furrow in his brow, eyes sharpening. If W associates with Faust knowing these things, and even goes so far as to divulge such information to Louis... just what does that say about her? He gets the strong feeling that the two strangers both have a lot of blood on their hands.
... Louis himself isn't all that innocent either, though. He won't pass judgment until he knows more, despite the bleak connotations those words carry. Especially when now, W is pleading on Faust's behalf. Louis knows too how young the other appeared... While it's not that younger people shouldn't be held accountable for their actions—if it's a second chance that she wants for him...
The revenant releases a soft sigh, visibly relenting.]
I hear what you're saying. I do, but... What is this, then? Are you screening me? Like a parent checking your kid's friends to make sure they're not in with a bad crowd? And you somehow even managed to find my contact info... I'd only met with him once, you know.