[OPEN] Friendless

Roana No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty Roana's whole demeanor changed as Are aired his question, growing tense and serious. There was a slight frown tugging the corners of her lips as she considered him, crossing her arms and leaning against the table. "Because sinking the whole ship is called genocide, and only the most heinous and vile of people commit it." she said seriously, her tone leaving no room for question. "People do not follow those who cause them harm willingly, not unless they are particularly manipulative. Whatever the Voice offers the Ascended improves their lives in their perspective, and we must always respect that. What we don't have to accept is her actions that bring harm to the rest of the world, that is why she is our target, not the Ascended as a whole." she said, a note of finality in her voice. With a sigh, she leaned back in her chair and took a long drink from her mug, letting the effects of the alcohol soothe her nerves. Her tolerance was quite high, so she was far from drunk or even tipsy, but it did help take the edge off. "That isn't of course to say we will not come to blows with the Ascended, I am certain we will in fact. But we mustn't lose sight of the primary target whilst in the weeds of warfare."