A Second Chance Article

[ry0un0suke]

Earlier in the year, something foreign invigorated those of the east. An act of faith? The Machine has been pushed back. 
In war, there are casualties.
And casualties mean?
 
1830AC, the Twelfth Month
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'Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.'
 
When the head of those who've wronged you roll from their shoulders, blood splattered across the ground and meant as a spectacle for all, is that justice? Or when they rot behind bars for the rest of their natural life, is that justice? I've grown more familiar with the iron city along the western boarders of the country. Life falls in the hands of authority massive and influential. It becomes so small and almost insignificant. I've not realized how easy it is for many to look at those who have committed wrong and see their life ended. Though, I've witnessed a chance given to one with actions who may have been considered rogue. I spoke with them personally and made my own attempts to ensure these wrongful actions will not be committed again.
 
With these articles, I make comparisons. Both Achyon and Osrona have captured my attention. Morals differ so greatly with a city stemming from imperial conquest and one built upon faith. Yet in that, I personally reached out to Stellus Rhesus DeLaurentis himself, a man of faith who soon bore none. After over a year of waiting for a response, he refused to meet with me. He believed something horrible would befall him. Why is that? I'm left to wonder where the faith in one who should bear it has gone. Have my actions been malicious in any way? Perhaps it was due to my own heated, emotional reaction to Radiant Teagan Alankrantz following the events of what I viewed to be one-hundred percent avoidable casualties. I've realized more than ever that judgement due to associations rather than actions run deep. Assumptions guide the thoughts of many rather than in-depth, thoughtful analysis. 
 
It must be the same with one's own interpersonal meaning for justice.
 
Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the happenings within Osrona and their own form of justice. I can only hope that mass executions do not take place and that the wrongs of Amori ven Pelleaux have been removed wholly. The Stellus busies himself with his work, I can only hope his hands are not idle and soon become the playthings of evil. Inaction and stagnation dooms us all. Justice cannot be served... But as a simple woman working as a doctor with no authority of her own, I'm left to wonder what justice truly is. There exists people who've wronged and hurt me. People who've lied to me and hurt those I love. Not once did it cross my mine to see them suffer. Is justice the turns of law and enforcement? Will it then involve death? Is our only form of justice the suffering of those who've done wrong? Reforming can be tricky.
 
Some people cannot be saved, as many have said to me. It's wrong to do nothing and to not lend a hand. A second chance can be a third, a fourth, a dozen. We shouldn't give up on others. My approach will differ. The ever busy Stellus can continue his work and I will continue mine and meet with those more cooperative. I truly hope that the Stars guide and invoke naught but just and good. Nonetheless, my work has reached a breakthrough. In due time, I will offer the full extent of my aid. Rumors circulate. Ignorance improves naught. As I've grown, my viewpoint of that black and white has shifted to various shades, we all exist in colors. It's ignorant to not understand and see the humanity in those seen as different. I think she should all first try to grasp onto aspects of them. I was born in a village of commonfolk not by choice. No one asks to be born under the circumstances they're in. 
 
Know that Achyon is not free from any scrutiny. In due time will I give my thorough view on the morals I've witnessed throughout the Barsburgian stronghold.
 
Leones Astra
29. Show respect for all, no matter their job or creed.