[ Charles gave Edgeworth a nod as he passed, before rolling his chair forward to address the question that had been directed to him.
Setting the brake on the chair, he folded his hands in his lap and while he made eye contact with the entire audience, his attention came back to the woman who had asked the questions. ]
Our circumstances then were much as they are here and now. The world was on edge, caught in a war of words and posturing but with the very real threat of mutually assured destruction. Because you see, just having power isn’t enough. You have to understand how to use it wisely, responsibly and that is a challenging lesson, for countries and for individuals.
[ That last bit was a nod to the fact that some powered individuals were intent upon causing mayhem. There was no point in denying that after all. ]
But this is why it is important for those of us who understand there is a better way to do these things, to stand up and not just say the words but live that better path.
When my world was driven to the brink of nuclear holocaust, that is what I and others sought to do. We stepped in to diffuse the tense situation, and to try and present a better solution. While we were successful with the former, unfortunately the latter did not go to plan.
[ Which was one way of putting it and the direction Charles was going to take. Because he wanted to keep to keep the conversation pertinent to this world and their circumstances, rather than his own back home. ]
However, as there is still a world, untouched by nuclear destruction, to try to show a peaceful path, I will count that as a win. What was important is that we learned that the answer did not lie with either powered individuals or humanity but rather with the actions and desires of both.
Having learned that lesson, and living through that period of time, I can promise you that I feel the same desire to secure the peace of this world, and, as you have just heard from my colleague, I am not alone in this sentiment.
[ Statement completed, he gave her a warm, sincere smile before releasing the brake on his chair and rolling back to position with Fraser and Edgeworth. ]
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Setting the brake on the chair, he folded his hands in his lap and while he made eye contact with the entire audience, his attention came back to the woman who had asked the questions. ]
Our circumstances then were much as they are here and now. The world was on edge, caught in a war of words and posturing but with the very real threat of mutually assured destruction. Because you see, just having power isn’t enough. You have to understand how to use it wisely, responsibly and that is a challenging lesson, for countries and for individuals.
[ That last bit was a nod to the fact that some powered individuals were intent upon causing mayhem. There was no point in denying that after all. ]
But this is why it is important for those of us who understand there is a better way to do these things, to stand up and not just say the words but live that better path.
When my world was driven to the brink of nuclear holocaust, that is what I and others sought to do. We stepped in to diffuse the tense situation, and to try and present a better solution. While we were successful with the former, unfortunately the latter did not go to plan.
[ Which was one way of putting it and the direction Charles was going to take. Because he wanted to keep to keep the conversation pertinent to this world and their circumstances, rather than his own back home. ]
However, as there is still a world, untouched by nuclear destruction, to try to show a peaceful path, I will count that as a win. What was important is that we learned that the answer did not lie with either powered individuals or humanity but rather with the actions and desires of both.
Having learned that lesson, and living through that period of time, I can promise you that I feel the same desire to secure the peace of this world, and, as you have just heard from my colleague, I am not alone in this sentiment.
[ Statement completed, he gave her a warm, sincere smile before releasing the brake on his chair and rolling back to position with Fraser and Edgeworth. ]