A Distant Conversation...

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A presence in the deep.

Ultimatum.

It is as I feared.

I should have figured you would know.

As always your sense is unimpeachable.

I am at a loss. His strength is growing exponentially. Would he cull his own kind?

You say that as if he is not a Seraph.

Even after countless millennia of meditation upon those moons, you still view him as one of us. The others have not regained their strength, not yet.

You know very well Storms, there was no true way to prepare ourselves for this.

Perhaps the ones who reside where the Before--

Storms, Humanity is not equipped to fight this war. Even with their dead legends inspiring them.

I've seen them fight, dearest Creation, they have been driven to the point of extinction only to rise with a fire in their eyes.

No, my friend. You must be their shield. Nevertheless, remember to know of the Seraph's presence is a--

Dearest Creation, you must be able to see how far this generation has come. They have proven their merit conflict after conflict. Lo and behold, you still doubt what I have witnessed. You do not see what I see in this people. They have displayed that they are prepared for the coming war.

You felt the same inklings for the V'Oreen, and while they are but dust, you continue your habit of believing that we should not fight our own battles. Storms, my friend, they will need you. I know the fear that has been buried deep inside you for all these years. You stood guard for us while we healed and now the moment has come.

Creation...

Stand before him again. Make sure he does not obtain his former strength. You haven't much time.

Yes, old friend.

And for the sake of all of those below us, see to it that he never can return again.

I understand.

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