[It's an excellent question. One that gives Crow pause. It's something even he's pondered since this Ren arrived.]
I've been through enough Persona and Shadow-related incidents to recognize patterns.
Beings with power taking advantage of one's feelings, whether for good or ill intent, and placing the burden of responsibility on the vulnerable or, at the very least, misleading them.
I'm also familiar enough with grief to understand that your choice was not one made lightly. You chose what you believed would save your Akechi, who likely did not see value in his life due to the severity of his crimes. Maruki likely knew he could use him as a bartering chip. Regardless of his "good intentions," he still placed the weight of the world on a teenager's shoulders.
To be frank, I think it's beyond fucked up that he would use a teenager's validation to determine the 'right' course of action.
So, while I'm not happy about Sparrow's state, particularly his Shadow, I also understand that your heart was in the right place and I believe Sparrow as he is now has a right to exist. I only wish that we could prevent him from having his 'episodes.'
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I've been through enough Persona and Shadow-related incidents to recognize patterns.
Beings with power taking advantage of one's feelings, whether for good or ill intent, and placing the burden of responsibility on the vulnerable or, at the very least, misleading them.
I'm also familiar enough with grief to understand that your choice was not one made lightly. You chose what you believed would save your Akechi, who likely did not see value in his life due to the severity of his crimes. Maruki likely knew he could use him as a bartering chip. Regardless of his "good intentions," he still placed the weight of the world on a teenager's shoulders.
To be frank, I think it's beyond fucked up that he would use a teenager's validation to determine the 'right' course of action.
So, while I'm not happy about Sparrow's state, particularly his Shadow, I also understand that your heart was in the right place and I believe Sparrow as he is now has a right to exist. I only wish that we could prevent him from having his 'episodes.'