Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-31049256-20180109050017/@comment-31049256-20180118013947

(Doc/Scorn, Imperia) Maria cringes a bit, the imagery of what Armata had done upsetting her both as a Band member and in general.

Still she listens, albeit reluctantly, as Thomas continues. She listens still when Imperia puts her defense for his actions.

When Imperia finishes, she feels a sort of defensiveness towards Thomas at Imperia's words. This feeling pushes her to speak to Imperia, even as her instincts keep her stance unsure and fragile.

"B-but Lady Imperia...surely he should have self control? I-I mean to say, why should we n-not be upset with him when he has n-no regard for his own a-actions?"

She twiddles her thumbs, looking to Thomas before continuing, "I wouldn't wish to judge him, even after everything he's done... While Lord De'Sange does have years over everyone here, and as fellow vampires we can somewhat understand how numbing time can be, does that excuse him from being so callous and uncaring?"

She looks down, "I-in a way...yes. My clan was very old, with our clan head being a vampire nearly as old as the species itself. I overheard as she explained to another pureblood how hard it was to feel anything before the Maou took control, and Lord De'Sange does not have the advantage we do..."

She looks to Imperia, "B-but this isn't just about Lord De'Sange. This is about you my L-lady. I understand that you wish to support him, but you needn't focus on what good he may do and pretend he's not irresponsible. That only hinders him from freeing himself from the old ways...a-as well as put a wall between you and others. You can show him respect without enabling him."