He did, for the singular purpose of eventually producing a Dominant free from the limitations that bind the rest of us. One like you, Clive.
[It's the grim truth, but there's a silver lining--]
But he failed to anticipate that we would learn to break free of the shackles of his will to develop our own. He - and thus, Barnabas - considers our volition and our ability to form bonds with each other aberrations to be corrected. And that is our greatest advantage.
[Perhaps, if Joshua can impress upon Clive the crucial importance of working together now, then their history might change such that he never needs to punch his brother in the face to make the point.
Clive is awfully stubborn, though.]
Not if we can help it.
[Case in point.
Joshua nods, making a mental note to slow down a bit and allow Clive some time to process all this.]
Oh, I'm certain he won't. It will take much more than words to get through to him. But if anyone can do it, Clive, it's you. After your last clash with him, you told me that at the very end, he finally dared to question the path he chose.
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[It's the grim truth, but there's a silver lining--]
But he failed to anticipate that we would learn to break free of the shackles of his will to develop our own. He - and thus, Barnabas - considers our volition and our ability to form bonds with each other aberrations to be corrected. And that is our greatest advantage.
[Perhaps, if Joshua can impress upon Clive the crucial importance of working together now, then their history might change such that he never needs to punch his brother in the face to make the point.
Clive is awfully stubborn, though.]
Not if we can help it.
[Case in point.
Joshua nods, making a mental note to slow down a bit and allow Clive some time to process all this.]
Oh, I'm certain he won't. It will take much more than words to get through to him. But if anyone can do it, Clive, it's you. After your last clash with him, you told me that at the very end, he finally dared to question the path he chose.