Alex listened intently as the Son of Shadows defended his actions and motivations, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips. When the Son of Shadows finished, Alex responded with a calm, yet piercing clarity.
"Nah, I'm not pretending to be the smartest in the room. I don't buy into that illusion of superiority," Alex began, his tone casual but incisive. "I'll be the first to admit that I relish the thrill of a fight, the raw energy of open hostility. But it's interesting, isn't it? How you hold onto your own version of righteousness, yet your actions seem ineffective in addressing the real, deep-seated issues in your life."
He took a step forward, his gaze unwavering. "It's almost as if you're playing the victim, perhaps subconsciously hoping for some tragic heroine to take pity on you, to try and 'fix' you. It's like something out of a cheesy romance novel, where the flawed hero is saved by love. But let's be real – that kind of thinking is a fantasy, a far cry from the harsh realities we face."
Alex's expression softened slightly, but his words remained sharp. "You see, clinging to such fantasies doesn't solve anything. It's a temporary escape, a way to avoid confronting the truth. You talk about righteousness and being confronted by others, but have you really listened? Have you truly tried to change, or are you just going through the motions, trapped in a cycle of self-pity and inaction?"
He paused, letting his words sink in. "It's easy to point fingers, to see the faults in others while ignoring our own. But real strength, real growth comes from introspection, from facing our demons head-on. So, what's it going to be? Will you continue to hide behind these illusions, or will you start taking steps towards genuine change? Its almost as of youre incapable of picking yourself up and being the responsible one despite going through the cycle a few times now. "
Anak Darkstar