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Nicholas Boothman
"I can't save everyone," Henry said finally. "I can't protect
people from the truth. All I can do is make sure the truth is
available. What they do with it is up to them."
"That's a very convenient philosophy for someone who's
about to hurt a lot of people."
"I know. But it's the only one I have."
"Then let's make sure we do it right. If we're going to
burn down the world, let's at least try to build something
better in the ashes."
They sat in the chapel for another hour, talking about
theology and technology, about truth and mercy, about the
thin line between revolution and destruction.
When Henry finally left, it was past midnight. Claire
walked him to the door.
"You're really doing this," she said.
"I'm really doing this."
"And you understand that once you start, you can't stop?
That people will hate you? That you'll probably destroy
more than you save?"
"I understand."
She hugged him. "Then I'm with you. Because someone
needs to make sure you don't completely lose your
humanity in the process."
"Thank you."
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