[ Brrzt. Wrong answer. What he might think is a clinical and perfectly logical response does little more than raise her ire. He can contemplate the nature of this catastrophe all he likes, but taking the lives that were lost out of the equation isn't just callous, it's borderline nihilistic.
She knows people like him—one in particular comes to mind. Ozymandias better hope that he doesn't remind her more of that sadistic beast of a man. ]
Now, you listen.
[ Her voice is measured, but with a roiling wake beneath the surface. ]
Just because those weren't your people, and just because that wasn't your home doesn't make it or them any less important. This isn't just some show for your enjoyment. That memory is all that's left of who they were, and you'll do well to remember that.
passes over the popcorn
She knows people like him—one in particular comes to mind. Ozymandias better hope that he doesn't remind her more of that sadistic beast of a man. ]
Now, you listen.
[ Her voice is measured, but with a roiling wake beneath the surface. ]
Just because those weren't your people, and just because that wasn't your home doesn't make it or them any less important. This isn't just some show for your enjoyment. That memory is all that's left of who they were, and you'll do well to remember that.