“This is the task of the Guardians, little one. We prevent orogeny from disappearing—because in truth, the people of the world would not survive without it. Orogenes are essential. And yet because you are essential, you cannot be permitted to have a choice in the matter. You must be tools—and tools cannot be people. Guardians keep the tool … and to the degree possible, while still retaining the tool’s usefulness, kill the person.” — : 2239-2242
None of them are angry at Gallat for being too dangerous to have a simple conversation with, though. There’s something very wrong with that. — : 3211-3212