Love and Justice
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Like me, you were one of the last to form. While I was quite delicate and unaware, you already seemed certain of your purpose. Your hundreds of eyes sought out sinners, and your hundreds of blades formed a torrential maelstrom to deal justice. I was the first to find you, and despite your initial quietness, we soon grew close. Despite your tough exterior, you never refused my company or my words of advice.
In the beginning, many saw you as reckless and cruel. Your vision of justice was far different from that of mortal beings, whom you did not quite understand. You punished many who felt they did not deserve it.
Following The Iron Fist's uprising, you went on to found The Eyes of Argos. I remember how you entrusted me with helping you understand the ways of Humans, so that you could train and treat them fairly. As we walked through Hoofstaad together, your many eyes observed them with curiosity. You would ask many questions, and I would answer carefully. I assisted you in recruiting humans, speaking on your behalf, as you had not yet learned human social skills.
In the beginning, your order enacted justice only on a surface level. "Sinners" would be harshly punished with little mercy or means of repentance. As time passed, however, my words gradually softened your heart. I taught you about redemption and forgiveness, and viewing morality beyond a black-and-white spectrum. Your eyes were opened, and the Sons of Guilt were formed. To this day, I remain one of its patrons and helpers. I've met many humans from difficult backgrounds in need of assistance. Allowing you to see this side of humanity proved beneficial, and your empathy increased little by little. I am most proud of your improvement.
The war was a dark and difficult time for both of us. You fought and shed blood to protect others. You were reckless and stubborn, and you should not have put yourself in danger so often…
I would tend to your wounds each night, and we would share a somber and quiet gaze, perhaps of mutual affection or gratitude. Words were never needed because we understood. And perhaps, I wish Divus would have been able to slow time in those moments.
You were often preoccupied with your duties, and you still are even today. Yet… you always somehow find time to spend with me, and I am truly grateful for that. You never admit it, but I know it is because you want to take care of me and make me feel better. Reawakening from my stasis left me weak and unstable for some time, so your presence was truly a blessing.
I worry that this current peace may soon be broken once more, that I may end up losing you too, like most of the others before, and that one of the only remaining towers of stability in my life may crumble again.
I wish we had more time together. I wish you wouldn't be so full of things to do. Perhaps I could cling to you further, but I do not want to weigh you down, my dearest Argos. You are a strong being with a noble purpose. While I feel utterly lost, and all I can do is try to occupy my time with work… I hope you won't worry too much about me, because I do not want to hinder your own work.
Even if you are still seen by many as cold and merciless, they do not see the pieces of kindness and empathy residing in your heart. That part of you remains hidden underneath an exterior forged for judgment and battle. Every day, I cherish you, Argos, and I hope you will never doubt that. Even if many months and centuries have passed, my feelings will never change.
Perhaps soon enough we can meet again, and we can observe the blooming flowers in my humble abode. I've prepared a bouquet of those for you, so you may never forget about me even when we are far apart. The soft scent of pink roses will follow you and reassure your mind.
Even in the hardest moments, we mustn't ever forget each other. Justice and Love are one and the same when the time is right.