Vega
Vega opened his mouth and raised a finger to object. But his expression slowly shifted, until he closed his mouth and looked at her with inquisition. Then, acceptance.
"...Yes. That must also be the case."
He closed his eyes for a moment.
"In that case, to surpass humanity is to surpass fear itself. If absolute power brings absolute peace, then only when I stand at the top can I rid myself of fear. That is what it means for me to live."
For him to be reborn as a swan was the one way to move forward. And so he did, and he climbed. Higher, and higher. Because the only thing that mattered was the climb. No, not even that. The results, only the results would live on in this world in infamy.
He poured a cup for Lulu. It was a small kindness, but one he'd offer nonetheless. He had not kicked her out so far, even if she were an enemy, he would do no differently. Yes, even now, it made no difference to him if she were friend or foe. But she had yet to show him how exactly she would be useful.
"So are you to tell me you fear nothing? After all, you claim not to be human."