The Journal of a Liar - Valette Montelione / Naroa DeGray (Deceased)

[Whatever]

2020

It is a strange feeling to be called intolerant for providing needed guidance, although the word used was far more brush. The damage the hive has wrought has been long lasting. Even after its façade has been lifted by the King of Dal'Thala himself, there remains those still loyal to their proclaimed humanity. Loyal enough to raise them to adulthood under their protection. I had perhaps thought higher of Menagerie, until these conflicts of interest began to show.  Having come so far to put an end to the hive, I cannot help but feel a deep dissatisfaction towards any lingering trace. If we allow them to grow, to feed and inevitably breed, then we may never succeed at their eradication. 

I cannot allow the hive to take more lives, although it is not particularly a benevolent compulsion. I would be lying though if I did not think it satisfying to picture them all dead, especially Hemera's wards. Perhaps I should place a bounty on the hivelings heads. Although that would simply draw unneeded attention towards me.

No, I'll hold off, for the moment. Those I have spoken to agree that any trace of the hive must be purged. Perhaps there might be a way to keep that idea fresh in the minds of these warring parties. Whoever wins should naturally outlaw the creatures existence.

Of that I will attempt to make certain. Those who harbour them should face obvious consequences. 

Fortifications are known to burn.

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When one helps evil are they to be considered evil themselves, regardless of the good they sought? It is an interesting thought, but I'll avoid the chasm of speculation to save time. 

I find I simply do not care.

I had a delayed meeting recently, where my involvement in an old event was brought up. Naturally Aphros was not pleased. However I feel my actions inarguably came just short of the best outcome. Sozha's ambitions to rule are dead, along with her cruel self, and Ember remains a kind and tempering influence towards Nekane's bloodlust. The only way it would have been better is if Nekane had been captured, but Ember was still rescued and left to live a life unbound from her. I am, however, content with second place.

Left only one option, I would have done it again. Do you really suppose I should have trusted in a nation that believes to lie is a virtue?

One need not pretend that Ember was guaranteed to live. I have had much time to consider the circumstances that lead to that day. Sozha would have jumped at the chance to execute my cousin in front of a captured Nekane, just to satiate her lovers own lust for revenge. Aphros would sweep her corpse under the rug and claim it Athelios's will.

Oh, Logan... You were once a free spirit. Yet you claim you are disappointed in me...
Why have you given up your life to their callous cause?