[Ven listens quietly, fists clenching tight in his lap on either side of the SFC. What Rep could remember; all of it--it sounded far too similar to what happened with his memories. And unknowing plans? That set off a few alarm bells.]

Well, we're going to change that. [He smiled faintly, motioning for Rep to take a seat. Maybe it was time he shared a bit of his own story...] If he's anything like either of them... Well, I learned the hard way that not knowing what their plans are can lead to ruin. I didn't know his plans until it was too late to change "fate."

[-but at least, in the end... he won.]