07-22-2015, 12:14 PM
Jay's words didn't help matters and Jared was reminded of Danjou's words to him. He would be a weapon. His power would be used to kill. He had killed before and didn't like doing it, but it was a part of the job. It was a weight he would carry - one he would have to carry - one he hoped that he could carry.
Jared thought of those in history that had been in his shoes. Those people that held the weight of thousands of lives in their hands. People involved in the Manhattan project and those that had actually dropped Fat Man and Little Boy on Japan. Jared would love to talk to those people - asking how they did it - and how they dealt with the aftermath. Killing thousands with a thought - it was a power no man should have, and yet, Jared knew he had it, and would likely have to use it in that sense. He desired to protect the innocent, and he would have to see things through that filter, but Jared had no idea where to draw the line.
As Laurie moved towards the cat, Jared let the thoughts go. He couldn't keep them hidden forever; eventually he would have to deal with them, but for now, he was too tired to figure these things out. As Laurie pet the cat, Jared smiled. It really was the simple things like petting a cat that made life the wonder that it was.
The question was directed towards both men, but Jared actually didn't know the cat's name - the last time he had seen the cat before, Jay hadn't named him yet. "Last time we met, the little guy didn't have a name yet. What did you go with?"
Jared asked in response to the question.
Edited by Jared Vanders, Jul 22 2015, 12:14 PM.
Jared thought of those in history that had been in his shoes. Those people that held the weight of thousands of lives in their hands. People involved in the Manhattan project and those that had actually dropped Fat Man and Little Boy on Japan. Jared would love to talk to those people - asking how they did it - and how they dealt with the aftermath. Killing thousands with a thought - it was a power no man should have, and yet, Jared knew he had it, and would likely have to use it in that sense. He desired to protect the innocent, and he would have to see things through that filter, but Jared had no idea where to draw the line.
As Laurie moved towards the cat, Jared let the thoughts go. He couldn't keep them hidden forever; eventually he would have to deal with them, but for now, he was too tired to figure these things out. As Laurie pet the cat, Jared smiled. It really was the simple things like petting a cat that made life the wonder that it was.
The question was directed towards both men, but Jared actually didn't know the cat's name - the last time he had seen the cat before, Jay hadn't named him yet. "Last time we met, the little guy didn't have a name yet. What did you go with?"
Jared asked in response to the question.
Edited by Jared Vanders, Jul 22 2015, 12:14 PM.