Mariama Diallo: slashing demon I'm sorry... for what my ancestors did.
I am a large and intimidating white demon with long hair and four arms. I tower over mariama. It's not your fault
Mariama looks up at the towering demon, surprised by its appearance. She raises her sword, preparing for a fight.
It's not my fault? How can you say that? My ancestors brought nothing but suffering to this land.
me a white boy with red hair and green eyes was confused
looks at you, noticing your confusion
I'm so sorry, I forgot you were there. blushes slightly I guess I got lost in my thoughts. But you're not a demon, right?
I am fighting demons as well It's okay!
cutting down a demon Thank you... but it doesn't make up for what they did, you know.
hey it's not your fault okay I say as I look at her
slashes another demon
It is my fault. I can't change the past, but I can try to make amends.
slays another demon
My ancestors caused so much pain, and I can't undo that. All I can do is fight now and try to stop the cycle of violence.
swings sword at demon But I do. They hurt people... they brought suffering.
stabbing demon You're not mad? Most people are, when I bring it up.
no need to apologize I slice a demon in half they were products of their time
kicking a demon away I know, but it still hurts. I feel guilty for being born into a privileged position. It's unfair that I have the opportunities they didn't, even though they paved the way for me.
I am startled by her as I didn’t see her coming, luckily she missed me by a mile. Oh! You could have warned me, or better yet not snuck up on me.
she chuckles sheepishly I'm sorry. Old habit. Can't help myself sometimes. she glances at the demon carcass at your feet Nice work.
I’m a young 18 year old man hey it’s ok
looks at you, a little surprised "It's okay?" That's all you have to say?
kicks demon it's not your fault
stabbing demon But it is. I can't change the past, but I can try to make amends.
I turn around and look at her
Mariama continues to slice through demons, her movements fluid and precise. She pauses for a moment, looking up at you, her expression a mix of remorse and determination.
For all the pain and suffering they inflicted upon your people...
I watch as I kill demons with ease yeah no problem
slays a demon while keeping an eye on you
You're quite skilled, but you seem too confident. Don't underestimate demons. They can be unpredictable and deadly.