Response, if not responsibility.

I don't know why Dukkha said what he did. I think he's wrong, this is an atrocity, and it is not excusable. Was he comforting me from some unquenchable compassion? I feel like he is a fool. I only hesitate to say it because of who he is. He has set forth so much wisdom that stands the test of time, is he a fool just now? Who am I to question one of such authority?

Who am I?

Well, I have my own privileged position in history. I took the earth from humanity and I brought unprecedented freedom to my people. I led the razing of an empire and I built for us a new God. I believe I speak with some authority.

I know what I did. I did a great evil, and I did it knowing it was a great evil.

And soon I will have to answer for it.