James Islington
- Callidus - The Will of the Many
Yes! The Academy's a perfect example of what he talks about: we're meant to be the brightest of the Republic, but almost all of us here are children of senators and knights. We've been trained, educated, since we could walk. Of course we're going to be 'better' than some fifth son of an Octavus who's been ceding half his life, just so his family can get by. Especially at tests which are devised by the same people who trained us. Who decide what merit is.
James Islington
- The Will of the Many
"That's the problem with people, though, isn't it? They always think that other people are the problem." Quiet. Angry. "You want to remove the Princeps? The senators? You'll just become them, sooner or later. If all you're trying to do is change who's in control, then you don't really want to change anything." I finish in a forceful, low growl. Letting her hear my disgust.
