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WAAPT@tropi.us Legacy → WAAPT: In-Universe → Herbert40k's Wrap-Up Thread
Crewe: Well... I'm glad you're okay, at least. And that she's alive. Anything's better than dead, right?
-she bites her lip-
Crewe: Do you... do you know when your trial is?
Titan: ...That is what I have been telling myself, yes. As long as Omega remains alive, then I can be at peace. Again, you have my eternal gratitude for saving her from a slow death at Sidious' hands.
-He then shakes his head.-
Titan: As for my trial... I have not yet been informed of a date. It could take months to arrange. No doubt there are many who wish to see me sentenced as soon as the law will allow, but navigating the bureaucracy is not quite that simple. And of course, there is the question of whether I will be prosecuted under Sinn jurisdiction, or by the authorities of another region. The net result is that it will be some time until I finally face justice... but I will face it. I will make sure of that myself, if need be.
Crewe: I just wish we could've stopped Sidious from doing as much as he did... and he's still out there. Do you think he'll come after you again?
-she looks down, tightening her grip on the bars-
Crewe: I know there are a lot of people that would disagree, but... I don't want to see you go to jail forever, Titan.
-Titan looks down at the cell floor.-
Titan: ...I doubt that Sidious will seek me out. If my years training him have taught me anything about how he views the world, he now considers me to be beneath his notice... not worth killing, in other words. He is a parasite, seeking out those who use their strength to terrorise the weak and latching onto them. By this point, he will already have moved on.
-He looks back up at Crewe.-
Titan: As for the matter of my incarceration... the hardest part will be leaving you behind. This is my fate, and I have accepted it. There is no other course of action, unless you wish to attempt to involve your PEFE...
Crewe: Maybe someday I'll run into him again working with some nutcase and I can avenge Omega. Um, non-fatally, of course.
-she looks up sharply at the mention of PEFE-
Crewe: PEFE? You think they can help?
Titan: I sincerely hope that neither you nor I ever encounter Sidious again. The cycle of revenge is vicious, and I would rather not see you consumed by it.
-He then gives a small shrug.-
Titan: They are the most morally lax of the organisations you are affiliated with, are they not? Considering that their ranks already harbour murderers who have been spared from prosecution, I cannot imagine that I would be out of place. I will say, however, that I have no desire to be sheltered from the punishment I so justly deserve. My crimes deserve punitive action, justly inflicted by the hand of the law.
Crewe: I guess you're right. I've seen enough people who've had issues with revenge...
-she frowns-
Crewe: I can ask Tagg or Tangent or somebody about it... I don't know what they'll do or how much they can help, but maybe...
-she looks down-
Crewe: I'm gonna miss you, Titan.
Titan: As will I, Crewe. Assuming that I am permitted, I will call you as often as I can and keep you updated on my situation. For now... be sure to keep yourself safe. The path you have chosen for yourself is a dangerous one, and I doubt I will be around to watch over you.
-He takes hold of her hand through the bars.-
Titan: ...May I ask a single favour of you before you leave?
-As Titan and Crewe talk, a certain Murkrow comes in-
Murcrow: <Uh, I'm not interrupting, am I?>
-she gives him a small smile-
Crewe: Fortunately, I have tons of friends to do that for you. I'll be fine.
-she squeezes his hand briefly-
Crewe: Of course. Anything.
-she jumps as Crow suddenly flies in-
Crewe: ... Crow!
Titan: All I wish to ask is that you bear no grudge against Lucius for this. I can see that you are angry with him, and you have every right to be, but I do not wish to see such a firm friendship ruined because of me. He is only attempting to do what he believes is right. An admirable cause, certainly, but he will require guidance from close companions to prevent him from losing his way in his pursuit of a better world... just as I once did.
-He looks up at Crow as he enters.-
Titan: Not at all. We were just concluding our conversation. Please, do feel free to join us.
Crewe: ... I... Okay. I'll talk to him... for you. But I'm starting to understand what you meant when you said we could never have any sort of healthy relationship.
-she looks over at Crow-
Crewe: Hi.
-Crow turns to Crewe-
Murcrow: <Uh, hey, Crewe.>
-He then focuses back on Titan- <Right, well, hey, T- ...Lawrence.>
<Omega's still asleep, but any updates on your end? And what happened to the rest of the team?>
Titan: Not one of a romantic nature, certainly. At least in a platonic relationship there is less stigma attached to occasionally striking each other.
-He turns to Crow.-
Titan: My Pokemon have been confiscated from me. They are also being held in Ranger custody. As for myself... I am as well as I can be, under the circumstances. The conditions I am being kept in are perfectly adequate, if rather spartan, and arrangements for my trial are being made. I cannot tell you what will ultimately become of me, I am afraid.
Crewe: Well... I suppose that's true. I do intend to punch him when he finally shows his face again, though. Provided he's not being so mopey it would make me feel bad.
-she pricks up at the mention of Titan's Pokemon-
Crewe: Do you have any idea what's gonna happen to your Pokemon? Should I try to get them, or something?
Murcrow: -to Titan- <Ah...>
<Sorry if I'm not sure what to say, I don't really know how to deal with this situation, even if I should have seen one like it coming. Even if on these terms were probably better than any other.>
-to Crewe- <...I don't know, I don't think they should be trapped either, but I'm not sure if I can imagine that going well.>
<Even if I'm surprised I didn't get picked up with them.>
-Titan shrugs at Crewe.-
Titan: If you wish. No doubt they would be in better hands with you - or anyone else who would be willing to take them in, for that matter. I do not deserve to be a Pokemon Trainer any longer... not after how I failed Omega.
-He turns back to Crow.-
Titan: You were out of your ball when I was arrested, were you not? Hence why you were overlooked. And do not concern yourself with trying to find words of consolation... your company is more than enough. I only wish that there was some way the situation could have been resolved without resulting in Omega's paralysis...
Crewe: ...
-she looks down-
Crewe: ... Nevermind, I won't take them.
Murcrow: <...Oh, that's what you meant.>
<...And right. That would have been better.>
<But, Lawrence, don't give up on being a trainer because you think you failed your Pokemon. You're only going to fail them by giving up.>
-Being at least somewhat empathic, Titan realises that he might not have worded his reply to Crewe particularly tactfully, but his attention is occupied by answering Crow.-
Titan: After how I treated them, I doubt any would wish to return to my side... only Omega maintains any loyalty to me, and no doubt that will soon disappear after she discovers that I was responsible for allowing her to be so severely injured.
Murcrow: <Well, I'm here, aren't I?>
<And, if I'm not enough, if the rest of the team is in their balls, you could hear what they think themselves.>
-Crewe closes her eyes, tightening her grip on his hand momentarily-
Crewe: ...
Titan: They are currently being held in Ranger custody. I am not permitted to have them returned to me, and I doubt I ever will be, considering the charges that I face. Only Omega's current condition is preventing her from being taken away from me as well...
-He blinks at Crewe squeezing his hand.-
Titan: ...Is something making you uncomfortable, Crewe?
Crewe: I... I know exactly how you feel.
Murcrow: <...Even if that's the case, wouldn't you want them to know whether they'd rather spend their time in Ranger custody like or with you, go on their own, or go free as a team waiting for their trainer to return?>
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