Anderson Thorell (QM)
(ID: cwHTCcAP)
10/10/2025, 4:10:42 PM
No.6316663
It seemed like any other ordinary day, Edith and Kaenum calmly discussing things together. Though as Kaenum drank from the tea which Edith had prepared, she’d be surprised by something Edith said. “By the way, Kaenum. I wish to... thank you for the help you gave me. Without you, I would have never figured out my place in the universe and what I am destined to do.” This thanks came somewhat out of nowhere. Yes, Kaenum had helped Edith for sure, but it seemed like a rather peculiar time to suddenly thank her for everything. Of course, Kaenum would give a gentle smile and a quick nod. “I am glad I could help you find purpose in the world. I have seen the fire in your heart grow stronger and stronger each day. Just as I have seen it as a burning flame in the darkness, I imagine others see it the same way in the future.” Edith smiled more confidently, before putting her cup of tea away. “I hope I can indeed do such. I will be eager to... teach subjects about our position in this universe, just as you have done for me.”
Kaenum was obviously flattered, letting out a pleased chuckle. Though, Edith wasn’t finished talking, putting her claws together and taking a more inquisitive tone. “You know, I once asked you... if subjects and humans are alike. If we are part of humanity... Do you still believe humans can live with us? Work together with... creatures of vastly greater intellect and power?.” Kaenum was left even more confused by the tone of Edith’s remarks. However, she simply kept her casual tone, responding as honestly as she always did. “I do still believe that co-operation is possible, despite all the mistakes and wrongdoings of certain staff members. So long as there is mutual respect, and subjects are treated equally.” Edith squinted her eyes, looking away before taking a more ominous tone. “Equally... yet, are we not superior?” Kaenum’s smile really started fading now, taken back by this sudden suggestion of subject supremacy. Whilst she knew why Edith may feel this way, she was quick to voice her disagreement with Edith’s sentiment.
“Whilst some of us are stronger or more intelligent than humans, I do not believe that it makes us superior. Power can be corruptive, and believing in innate superiority does nothing but blind us to our own flaws and short-comings. Might does not always make right, after all.” Kaenum responded in a more concerned voice, Edith scoffing before asking: “We may not be perfect, but we are far closer to perfection than most of humanity, don’t you think? Our chats have... convinced me of something, Kaenum. I... I believe we are not just the next step in humanity. We are far more than that.” Kaenum looked a little disturbed, though remained calm as she asked the simple question: “And... what makes you think that we are... far more than the ‘next step’ in humanity?” Edith smiled confidently, looking at her claws before giving a quiet yet determined answer.
Kaenum was obviously flattered, letting out a pleased chuckle. Though, Edith wasn’t finished talking, putting her claws together and taking a more inquisitive tone. “You know, I once asked you... if subjects and humans are alike. If we are part of humanity... Do you still believe humans can live with us? Work together with... creatures of vastly greater intellect and power?.” Kaenum was left even more confused by the tone of Edith’s remarks. However, she simply kept her casual tone, responding as honestly as she always did. “I do still believe that co-operation is possible, despite all the mistakes and wrongdoings of certain staff members. So long as there is mutual respect, and subjects are treated equally.” Edith squinted her eyes, looking away before taking a more ominous tone. “Equally... yet, are we not superior?” Kaenum’s smile really started fading now, taken back by this sudden suggestion of subject supremacy. Whilst she knew why Edith may feel this way, she was quick to voice her disagreement with Edith’s sentiment.
“Whilst some of us are stronger or more intelligent than humans, I do not believe that it makes us superior. Power can be corruptive, and believing in innate superiority does nothing but blind us to our own flaws and short-comings. Might does not always make right, after all.” Kaenum responded in a more concerned voice, Edith scoffing before asking: “We may not be perfect, but we are far closer to perfection than most of humanity, don’t you think? Our chats have... convinced me of something, Kaenum. I... I believe we are not just the next step in humanity. We are far more than that.” Kaenum looked a little disturbed, though remained calm as she asked the simple question: “And... what makes you think that we are... far more than the ‘next step’ in humanity?” Edith smiled confidently, looking at her claws before giving a quiet yet determined answer.