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[It takes a short while for Venom to adjust his device as he turns on the feed. He feels the device itself is cumbersome and wonders why they can't just switch over to magic coms like normal people. A few moments of silence (and Venom's hair eye staring into the camera) later, he begins:]

I suppose I should start with a good afternoon to all of you.

The reason why I've decided to do this is because of the intentions of my former organization. [And the previous talks about murder and murder-related things.] We were dealt a heavy blow by an antagonistic force, someone who felt we were going to interfere with their plans. As the leader, I came to a difficult decision. I felt if we were to survive, we needed to operate in the light of day, to come out of the shadows for good.

What were we, you might ask?

We were assassins.

It's not something I was ever proud of doing, nor do I plan on going back to that profession. My unhappiness was fueled by it, even though I voluntarily took the leadership role. I feel that if I am to continue living in the light, I wish to be open and honest about my past.

Thank you for listening.

[The feed shuts off as Venom hopes he did the right thing.]

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[Is this guy for real.]

What are you trying to prove?

I'm not trying to prove anything. I only wish to come clean.

Is there any particular reason you decided to share this with the class now?

Being truthful is admirable enough, but there are times when a little restraint is warranted. [ like telling everyone you used to kill people for a living. not cool. ]

[ An assassin? A leader of assaasins? ]

Truly, the guilt that must have plagued you until this moment must have been staggering. Though, you thank others for listening... I thank you for sharing. It is one thing to feel guilt for ones actions and it is another to decide to change oneself from those actions.

How we preceive our past and our sins comes out in what we do in the present. You hated to keep this all secret and the blood upon your hands blameless, for assassins gift no name to their mark's loved ones. They gift only the unknowing. Has that, too, tormented you, I wonder?

The past doesn't matter. It's what you do here and now that count.

you really think that airing out your dirty laundry is going to make you sympathetic or trustworthy to a bunch of strangers?

[Here he is: the raging cynic.]

Thank you for telling everyone this. I'm sure it wasn't easy.

[And Atsushi isn't sure what he thinks about it, but... honesty about the past is a good start. They can go from there.]

Yes, we all heard that. Why?

There are certain things perhaps we must carry, given the deaths of our worlds. But things of this nature we can let go of, I think.

Please know that you don't have to do such things anymore. Know too that you are not the only person to have come from a past that you have regretted.

[but at least this man has been up front about his.]

Um...

[She doesn't really know what to say to this.]

One of my friends had a similar past, b-but he decided to fight to help protect the universe and he was an honorable warrior. So...um. You can change if you work at it.

[Maybe she ought to take her own advice someday.]

Are you sure it was wise to admit this to the general population?

So I can move on from my former life. I was granted a third chance, and I don't want to waste it.

No real reason. I just felt the time was right.

Originally, I was a bit more careful. But I'd rather have all of you know now as opposed to months down the line.

Many things have tormented me despite trying to live and lead with no regrets. The loss of my master, almost losing the Guild, and especially the lives I've taken.

Perhaps it's selfish, but all I want here is to put it behind me.

I... thank you. I'll be sure to take your words to heart.

I don't expect any kind of sympathy or trust. I merely wanted to be honest.

I appreciate you listening and taking the time to respond.

I've touched upon it with others, but not on this grand of a scale. I was rather hesitant to do so, hence why it took me a few months to say something.

I will do everything I can to keep from returning to that life. I've been granted more than one chance, and I now know I need to make it count.

I appreciate knowing that I'm not alone. Thank you.

[He smiles at that, as if it's starting to come more naturally. Maybe this place is rubbing off on him.]

Like your friend, I plan on protecting this place as needed. I will work on being a better person.

I am fully aware of the implications it might have, but I felt it was better to do it sooner than later.

That's quite a thing to admit, though I'm pretty sure that living for the future is more important than being open about the past.

It's what I've been encouraged to do, but I also feel being honest about my past is just as important.

Good. It's a waste of both time and energy that could be spent doing other things to stay focused on what happened before.

[It was one of the rules of Briggs - nothing mattered before you joined them.]

It isn't selfish. However, are you really learning anything from what you have suffered? It is but my opinion. If you truly feel as though you have sinned, you must show it in your future actions.

Admitting your past is one thing, attempting to change your future actions is another, do you not think so? You may be able to see your missteps now, but that is only the symptom of the problem. "What could I have done?" No, "what can I do now?" I won't ask you about the loss of your master or the loss of the Guild, for you say almost losing it... I must point out that it is now lost. Though, not because of anything that you did or didn't do.

No. I point out instead the lives that you have taken. You intend then to take no more lives? Is that right? What caused you to start killing in the first place, if you had not the stomach for it? I'm merely mulling a lot of things in my head. As my username suggests, I am a priest. So, if you truly wish to repent, I will be happy to listen to all your sins.

I will acknowledge that it took courage to admit to such a thing publicly.

[Guess who has zero intention of ever airing out his dirty laundry like that? This guy.]

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