[and there it is. another one of humanity's flaws, laid bare before the world. it isn't exactly the same as Yaldabaoth, but it's close. it's awfully close, and it's a reminder that things don't fix themselves. people have to work for it. they have to want it. Akira fought to give humanity the chance to change, but that doesn't mean he isn't somewhat jaded by their flaws]
[a small sigh]
You fought Death. We fought Indolence.
[a thoughtful noise, not quite a hum]
How did you win?
[because Minato had to win, if Akira's future still existed]
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[and there it is. another one of humanity's flaws, laid bare before the world. it isn't exactly the same as Yaldabaoth, but it's close. it's awfully close, and it's a reminder that things don't fix themselves. people have to work for it. they have to want it. Akira fought to give humanity the chance to change, but that doesn't mean he isn't somewhat jaded by their flaws]
[a small sigh]
You fought Death. We fought Indolence.
[a thoughtful noise, not quite a hum]
How did you win?
[because Minato had to win, if Akira's future still existed]