[@Wraithblade6] [@Tyki] [@Masterkeun] [@kishin asura] "......" Oswald slowly took in a deep, deep breath. "....Now, let's just start taking some steps back here, because we're all walking on thin ice. As for the slight slip up of information gathered by our pale friend here, he's been ripped into a hostile environment..." Oswald starts, looking at the hooded creature who had punched him, frowning. "...And a creature that just waits for the slaughter, is a sheep. They who ready themselves, who prepare themselves, they are a predator cornered. Far scarier, wouldn't you say?" Oswald states, smirking at the Silent King. "So, I will pardon him of this crime, at least as far as I'm able. He'll be free as a bumble bee..." He always loved using organic comparisons, as he felt like it poked at some of the far back programming of the Silent King. He'd imagine it felt something like irritation. He hoped it did, intensely so. "As for your comparison of survival of the fittest...I'd like to tell you something. For as long as those advanced enough to control their own fate has existed, survival of the fittest had only applied to the weaker creatures of a realm. Even the weakest man could overcome the strongest monster, should he hone his mind, his faith, and his body." Oswald starts, beginning to walk around the Council table to add dramatic flair to his speech. "He who wields good, and I mean, as true of good as one can get. Well, he can topple empires. He can send gods hurtling down with a single word, or stroke of his hand. He, can obliterate any evil, be it rampaging killer robots..." Oswald puts, his eyes shifting to the Silent Tincan. "..Or be it a corporation who thinks they're doing the best for everyone..." He adds, looking to the newcomer among them, the Woman in Black. "Or be it demons who march upon their world to consume it." He says, leaning over the table at a break in it, to draw attention to himself. "Survival of the fittest applies to animals, and other such creatures who lack a true sense or morality, and self. When it comes to those who can truly tell morality, or self, those who take the route of good. They claim true power....That, is why I deny my fellows. That, is why I put evil under my thumb, and force them into good. It is why I refuse to lose..." Oswald finishes, before plopping down into his chair.