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((The Mon/Wen/Fri Double -- page 1 of 2))
'It's an ethical pickle, because while I want to help the Rainlords get justice for their kin, I also don't want to betray someone whose misdeeds I've only heard about secondhand--someone I have no personal vendetta against, as well.' Garovel hovered across the center of the large bedroom. 'And it's a philosophical pickle, because even if we presume that telling the Rainlords the truth is the most "moral" thing to do, there's still the question of whether or not it is the "best" thing to do--in terms of achieving the most desirable long-term outcome, that is.'

Hector just groaned and lay back down on his bed.

'Hey, these are real problems that I'm grappling with right now, goddammit. Don't just lie there like a useless lump. Tell me what you think the right course of action is.'

'Didn't I already do that?'

'Really? So even after everything I just explained, you still think I should tell the Rainlords what I know?'

'Garovel... I don't fucking know.'

'Hector, I'm not expecting you to "know." I don't need you to tell me what to do. I just want you to give me your opinion. Help me make a decision. Y'know, like a friend would do?'

Hector took a long breath but didn't move. He tried to think. 'Okay, well, uh... I guess if we're talking broadly, then... yeah, I do think that the most "moral" thing is generally the "best" thing to do. Philosophically.'

'Yeah, sure, "generally," I can agree with that. But what about in this specific case?'

'Do you really think keeping this information from the Rainlords will help you achieve a "more desirable long-term outcome?"'

Garovel remained briefly quiet. 'Maybe.'

'And how would that work, exactly?'

'Well, I... I would tell them eventually. Just not right away.'

'Uh-huh...'