Chapter 232 [Bonus Chapter] EileensConversation (2/2)
"You accept it, then? The fear he uses to control?" said Eileen, shaken up
"Do I accept it? World's not so simple It isn't black or white or acceptance or refusal" Stella shrugged "Best put, I understand it It's efficient, and Aldrich is all about that"
"But efficiency above all else…don't you worry Aldrich ht become someone you can't follow? Someone you can't respect?"
Stella downed the rest of her bottle and then tossed it behind her It hit a nomad in the head who raised his hand in ready to shout so, but very quickly backed dohen she shot hihed before turning back to Eileen "Think about it this way Why did you become a hero?"
"Because I wanted to help people," said Eileen
"Right I knew you would say so like that," said Stella
"You "
"No it ain't It's just predictable I wanted to be a hero to help people too, when I was your age What I want to ask you is this: ever since Aldrich took you up from the dead, how many people have you saved?"
"Well, the people in Haven, for one-," began Eileen
"Right So thousands upon thousands of people How many had you saved as a trainee?"
"Uhe number for a trainee But compare that to a hundred thousand plus Where's the coht If you look at it in terms of nu as a hero"
"Precisely" Stella nodded "I feel like I' an impact here Back when I was a hero, I eaker, that's for sure, but I also didn't see a future for ular ol' D lister used as a pretty face here and there for a coet to be front and center of those coround prop
Over the years, I kinda forgot that I wanted to save people I just did the bare h AP to h, I feel alive again despite technically being dead I feel like I'e I wanted to"
Stella patted Eileen's back "This is just my advice, but if you really, REALLY want to help people and not just end up being a prop in the AA, stuck in a hellhole of fighting for the easiest and best jobs or sponsorshi+ps, then you stick with Aldrich
If you want to be recognized for what you can do and not what you can offer for companies, then you stick with Aldrich"
"I think I' to understand I feel better now about all of this Thanks, Stella" Eileen s I wasn't used to"
Stella smiled back " Aldrich, deep down, at least I think, is a decent guy He wants what's best overall for everyone
The ht seem harsh, but you'll understand them in time"
"I will?"
"Yeah The AA doesn't like to publicize the bad cases The type that ust The kind that s" Stella clenched her jaw, sparks starting to fly fros Eileen could not even comprehend "But you'll have to deal with those in time
When you do, you'll come to know better why he does what he does Until then, if you want to help others, stay here"
Stella sain and put a friendly, sisterly arm around Eileen's shoulder "And I'llyou are"