[It's impossible not to notice that tremble in Paul's soul. Oscar had done his best to be discreet as well, but there was only so far the most finely honed compartmentalization could go.
Oscar relented: ]
I'll tell him.
I'll tell him anything he wants... As long as people don't go after Ozpin. He's had enough of my friends retaliating on my behalf.
[He said before Paul went to his own space. As much as he denied it, he vicerally knew where that led. Gods and Kings-- God Kings, even. With the hope of saving humanity from something Worse. ]
So did I.
I trust you, so I'll trust him. Let's hope that's enough.
To Paul
Oscar relented: ]
I'll tell him.
I'll tell him anything he wants... As long as people don't go after Ozpin. He's had enough of my friends retaliating on my behalf.
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He's a hero. He uses his power to save people.
[Paul recedes after that thought, drifting on a soft, cold tide.]
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[He said before Paul went to his own space. As much as he denied it, he vicerally knew where that led. Gods and Kings-- God Kings, even. With the hope of saving humanity from something Worse. ]
So did I.
I trust you, so I'll trust him. Let's hope that's enough.