As Nathan, Alex, and Cristina moved toward the dwelling point of the Aquaflares, a solemn silence hung over them. The predawn light cast a soft glow on the landscape, and the tranquility of the moment was a stark contrast to the grim subject they had to confront.
Nathan, his voice a mere whisper, initiated the conversation, "Do you ever think about the people we've had to... eliminate? The ones who tried to stop us."
Alex gazed into the distance, his expression pensive. "Every now and then, I can't help but wonder about the lives we've taken, the choices we had to make."
Cristina, her eyes reflecting the emerging light, added, "It's the harsh reality of our world, the darkness we've had to embrace. But it's also a burden we carry."
