Apr 26, 2016 4:26 am
The figure nods. "And do you believe that you alone could best a dark lord of the Sith?" He looks at Dagger. "I do not mean to judge, but you do not move with the strength of some. Could that blade have done more than exposed you to a danger that would let him end your life? Does your death aid any cause in the example?"
He lets Dagger ruminate over this in silence for a half dozen steps and then adds, "I sense, through you, that Malefax was arrogant, quite possibly sadistic and evil -- but ultimately he succumbed to you and your friends. Jedi must sometimes sit in judgment of those who would do great evil. But this must be done openly and dispassionately. Justice, compassion, mercy, and punishment. These should be weighed and considered - and when you do so with the serenity demanded of us, the Force will be your guide. When you act rashly, you open yourself up to anger, hate and suffering. These are steps down the path of the Dark Side."
Again, he lets this sink in for a few steps. "Remember the code. There is no passion; there is serenity. What do you think this means for you to do?"
He lets Dagger ruminate over this in silence for a half dozen steps and then adds, "I sense, through you, that Malefax was arrogant, quite possibly sadistic and evil -- but ultimately he succumbed to you and your friends. Jedi must sometimes sit in judgment of those who would do great evil. But this must be done openly and dispassionately. Justice, compassion, mercy, and punishment. These should be weighed and considered - and when you do so with the serenity demanded of us, the Force will be your guide. When you act rashly, you open yourself up to anger, hate and suffering. These are steps down the path of the Dark Side."
Again, he lets this sink in for a few steps. "Remember the code. There is no passion; there is serenity. What do you think this means for you to do?"