Five years. Hiko had lived in the city long enough to know what that meant. There was so much corruption here, everywhere, one man alone would never be able to wipe it out. The power, the drugs, the money, there was no way the government would give that up. And the syndicates fought just as hard, back to back with corrupt officials to keep it that way. How could Kenshin think he would be able to wipe it all out alone? Did he plan on murdering half the city? Because that's what he'd have to do to accomplish his goal.
Hiko rubbed at his temple again, then reached back and pulled the tie free from his hair in an attempt to ease headache that was beginning to throb sharply as the enormity of Kenshin's self-appointed task sank in. Arrogant? Or just that desperate to make things right?
Kenshin continued, with his questions no one could answer. He rattled them off, the questions, the police officer, and Hiko's frustration rose with each word. There were times when he talked and talked but never listened. "Baka deshi! I didn't ask you for an explanation. I asked if you were working alone. Although, given your explanation, I'm guessing you are. At least you're smart enough to think for yourself." And not throw your lot in with some faction with ulterior motives. "Even if what you're trying to do is the stupidest thing I've ever heard!"
He took a breath, closed his eyes, and opened them again, grasping for a sense of calm. "Look. What you're doing is not wrong. It's not wrong to care. However. Trying to clean up a corrupt city by yourself is ridiculous. You'll lose who you are."
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Date: 2012-05-30 10:59 pm (UTC)Hiko rubbed at his temple again, then reached back and pulled the tie free from his hair in an attempt to ease headache that was beginning to throb sharply as the enormity of Kenshin's self-appointed task sank in. Arrogant? Or just that desperate to make things right?
Kenshin continued, with his questions no one could answer. He rattled them off, the questions, the police officer, and Hiko's frustration rose with each word. There were times when he talked and talked but never listened. "Baka deshi! I didn't ask you for an explanation. I asked if you were working alone. Although, given your explanation, I'm guessing you are. At least you're smart enough to think for yourself." And not throw your lot in with some faction with ulterior motives. "Even if what you're trying to do is the stupidest thing I've ever heard!"
He took a breath, closed his eyes, and opened them again, grasping for a sense of calm. "Look. What you're doing is not wrong. It's not wrong to care. However. Trying to clean up a corrupt city by yourself is ridiculous. You'll lose who you are."