[ Edmond both sounded like him when he was younger - and yet, perhaps he could keep a hold of his ideals. Perhaps he wouldn't be convinced to destroy his true nature for some concept of the greater good. ]

[ He nodded. ]

It requires more than one person, I can assure you of that. This is also a danger, but to dismantle such a structure alone is impossible.

But you're correct. Good intentions do not guarantee good outcomes. And, just as the strong had preyed upon the weak with their corrupted intentions - your strength to overcome that corruption can also be a danger to those you attempt to protect.

[ He's frowning slightly from a memory, as he looked in the distance at the abandoned lodging. ]

Hopefully one of those buildings is structurally sound.