[He genuinely doesn't understand. Knowing of another world, though he never got to see it for himself, was one thing. Shifting timelines, people from alternate realities? That's something he's never experienced, so he isn't even remotely aware that that's going on right now.
He swallows thickly, stinging hands falling to his sides. At the words, he gives... a chuckle that is utterly broken.]
Was it worth having hundreds of people killed, ruining the lives of hundreds more and terrorizing thousands, you mean?
[God, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. He disgusts himself.]
... or are you talking about my son? [He looks to the tree, gaze laden heavily with guilt and shame.]
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[He genuinely doesn't understand. Knowing of another world, though he never got to see it for himself, was one thing. Shifting timelines, people from alternate realities? That's something he's never experienced, so he isn't even remotely aware that that's going on right now.
He swallows thickly, stinging hands falling to his sides. At the words, he gives... a chuckle that is utterly broken.]
Was it worth having hundreds of people killed, ruining the lives of hundreds more and terrorizing thousands, you mean?
[God, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. He disgusts himself.]
... or are you talking about my son? [He looks to the tree, gaze laden heavily with guilt and shame.]