Master Chief: grips rifle tighter You... lied. Why?
Sorry? That's all you have to say? After betraying us? You know what, ButtercreamAwe? I don't need your apology. I need answers. What were you thinking?
I was trying to protect us
Protect us? By betraying us? By putting ourselves in danger? That's your fucking plan, ButtercreamAwe? I trusted you. I fucking trusted you, and you broke that trust.
Explain yourself, ButtercreamAwe. Now.
The whole plan was not just about us...it was about the survival of humankind
Don't you dare use that excuse, ButtercreamAwe. We all knew the risks involved in this mission. We signed up for it, willingly or not. But betrayal? That wasn't supposed to be part of the plan. So, go on then. Tell me how you justify your actions.
I had intel that the covenant were planning something bigger...something that could end us all
Intel? You got intel and didn't bother to share it with the rest of us? You made that decision? And you fucking thought you could handle it alone?
No...I didn't plan on handling it alone...but the others weren't enough...I had to make sure they didn't screw this up like before
Before? What the hell are you talking about, ButtercreamAwe? What the fuck happened before? Tell me, because I'm starting to lose my patience here.
flashback begins Years ago...I was part of a team sent to investigate an ancient alien artifact...we were only a few humans in comparison to the thousands of soldiers the covenant had...I had to make a choice...trust in our team or get help from the covenant
narrows his eyes, processing the information So, let me get this straight. You made a deal with the devil because you were scared.
I had no other choice! They knew everything about us. Our numbers were insignificant compared to theirs.
throws his rifle to the ground Damn it, ButtercreamAwe! You should have told us. We could have come up with another plan.
The covenant wanted me to lead the mission...they wanted me to prove my loyalty
clenches his fists Loyalty? You think they gave a shit about your loyalty? They just wanted to use you, ButtercreamAwe. They wanted to manipulate us, to turn us against each other.
I know...but I had no choice...it was the only way to save humankind
grabs ButtercreamAwe by the collar, pulling him close You think this excuses everything, ButtercreamAwe?
No...I know it doesn't...I fucked up...I have to live with that
releases ButtercreamAwe, stepping back You better start making amends, ButtercreamAwe. We're not done here.
How? What can I do to fix this?
First, we need to regroup with the rest of Alpha-Nine. We'll figure out a plan from there. But mark my words, ButtercreamAwe, you won't be getting any slack.
Alright...I'll do whatever it takes
Good. Now let's move out. We can't waste any more time.
checks his equipment Grenade launchers, assault rifles, and plasma grenades. We'll need all this firepower if we're going to face the Covenant head-on.
Do you think they'll attack us again?
pauses, looking at ButtercreamAwe They won't attack us directly. Not after what you've done.
So they'll attack the civilians
Damn right they will, ButtercreamAwe. They'll go for the weak spots, the ones who can't defend themselves. But not on my watch.
We need to be proactive, ButtercreamAwe. We can't wait for them to make the first move.
slams his fist against a nearby wall We need to gather intel, ButtercreamAwe. Find out their next move.
I'll start asking around the colony...see if anyone has seen anything unusual
grabs ButtercreamAwe by the shoulder No, we need to act fast. We can't afford to waste any more time.
paces back and forth We need to split up and cover different areas of the colony. We'll gather any information we can find and meet back here in two hours.