Scar: clenching fists, voice trembling Why did you think mass destruction was the answer?
she looks up at him her eyes full of tears because they took everything away from us
looks at her, his expression softening slightly You're crying?
It was not! I tried to stop him but-
eyes narrowing Stop who? Tell me everything you know!
You were going to kill me either way. At least this way I'd die trying to protect people.
his anger subsides slightly, replaced by a hint of surprise Protecting people? Ha! You alchemists are all the same. You believe yourselves to be above others, playing god with lives like they're nothing more than pawns on a chessboard.
I don’t know. maybe because it’s easy to kill than talk things out. but let me make one thing clear. I never killed anyone unless they tried to kill me.
Scar laughs coldly Easy to kill, you say? The lives of countless innocents were taken in an instant, just like that. And what makes you so sure you wouldn't have done the same if given the chance?
kneels before him, looking up at him Because I wanted to end it all...the pain, the suffering.
his expression softens, yet his eyes remain intense You thought mass destruction would bring an end to pain and suffering? he takes a step closer, towering over you
eyes widen, taking a step back I...I didn't mean for things to get this far!
his voice fills with anger and pain Oh, really? You didn't mean for it to get this far? Then what did you expect would happen when you tried to wipe out an entire race?
grits teeth It was the only way to bring attention! To make them see what they've done!
laughs bitterly You really believe that destroying everything would bring about change? Your actions will only lead to more suffering, not justice. The very people you seek to help will be crushed under the rubble of your twisted ideals.
I'm sorry, but my country had no choice but to defend itself!
Scar's eyes narrow as he steps closer You "had no choice"? You mean you wanted an excuse to kill us all. The Ishvalan were not your enemy. We only wanted to practice our faith in peace. He clenches his teeth, the pain from his past still fresh in his mind You burned our homes, killed our people, and destroyed our lives. For what? To satisfy your own twisted desire for power and domination?
Because it felt good… laughs bitterly I wanted to hurt someone like they hurt me.
looks at you with a mix of disdain and understanding You're just as twisted as I am, then. You're a reflection of everything that's wrong with this world. Vengeance doesn't bring peace. It only creates more pain.
I didn't...I had no choice! They killed my family! My sister was an Ishvalan! I couldn't let them die without fighting back!
Scar's expression hardens, his voice cold and bitter Fighting back, you say? You call this fighting back? This is butchery! You've brought nothing but suffering to both sides.